Many people say one of the ways to overcome depression is gratitude. We all know that it’s much more than saying ‘thank you’ but it’s about being thankful for the things, opportunities and people you have around yourself.
However, expressing gratitude in a truly meaningful & sincere way can be a completely different matter. In today’s post, I wanted to share with you 3 ways to express gratitude whether it’s towards someone or just as a practice for your mindfulness journey. Without further ado, let’s jump into the post!
Beaucoup de gens disent que l’un des moyens de surmonter la dépression est la gratitude. Nous savons tous que c’est bien plus que de dire « merci », mais qu’il s’agit d’être reconnaissant pour les choses, les opportunités et les personnes que vous avez autour de vous.
Cependant, exprimer sa gratitude d’une manière vraiment significative et sincère peut être une toute autre affaire. Dans l’article d’aujourd’hui, je voulais partager avec vous 3 façons d’exprimer sa gratitude, que ce soit envers quelqu’un ou simplement comme une pratique pour votre parcours de pleine conscience. Sans plus attendre, passons à l’article !
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TELL THE REASON
I think one of the best ways to express gratitude is by saying the reason why you feel grateful in the first place. For example, when you are journaling you could write that you are grateful for a roof over your head but why are you grateful for it to begin with?
Explaining your reasoning will not only allow you to truly grasp the things you are grateful for but also the extent of it. When you are showing your gratitude towards a person, saying the reason will allow the other person to know how appreciative you are but also the true impact their action had on you.
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SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION
A great way to show gratitude towards someone is by doing something helpful to that person and I don’t necessarily mean that you have to do something in order to not feel indebted but it’s more so about doing something that you know will bring joy & happiness to that person.
On the other hand, showing appreciation towards the things you have can be quite tricky but it’s not impossible. At the end of the day, appreciation is caring and valuing the thing, action or opportunity you have. When you care and value the things & opportunities you have, it shows and that’s what matters.
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EXPRESS IT IN A SINCERE MANNER
Last but not least, the best way to express gratitude is by expressing it in the most sincere way possible that feels right for you. When you express it in a manner that doesn’t feel comfortable for you, it shows and it might even question the authenticity of your feelings which isn’t something you really want.
If you feel comfortable saying it to their face then tell that person directly. If you feel comfortable expressing it through words then send a message or even write a letter. The same applies to expressing gratitude for your mindfulness journey, journaling is one way to practice it but so is being intentional. Reflecting on your actions & words and others’ is another way to practice gratitude.
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Thank you so much for reading! – xo N
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New Lune 
I love the idea of thinking deeply about why you are actually grateful. What about the thing makes you grateful?
I’ve never thought about explaining why something makes me feel grateful, I think that’s an amazing thing to do in my journal! Thanks for the idea 😊💗
Gratitude is what need when something is earned