An attitude of gratitude can improve your running and help you achieve your desires in all aspects of life, i.e. running, work, relationships, health.
Being grateful is a remarkable, positive emotion and there are so many benefits that you can enjoy when it becomes a habit. It specifically benefits runners as you will feel happier and more energized. Physical exercise will be more enjoyable as you will become more motivated to succeed.
Other benefits of developing a grateful attitude are:
happier
healthier
more productive
more successful
more friendly
increased self-esteem
live longer
sleep better
more spiritual
more relaxed
look younger
boost immune system
better relationships
emotionally stronger
How To Develop Gratitude
"If the only prayer you say in your life is 'thank you,' that would suffice."
-- Meister Eckhart
Try the following activities to develop a habit of being grateful:
Begin a daily gratitude journal. Every day list 3-5 things that you are grateful for. They don't have to be major events. List all the simple things that you enjoy, such as the sun rising each morning, your family, friends, health, being able to run, walk, work, breathe, etc.
Make it a habit to take a few short breaks during each day to give thanks. Breathe deeply and slowly and think about someone or something that you feel a deep sense of appreciation for. Feel the appreciation and your breath in the area of your heart. This practice generates wonderful feel-good and positive emotions. You will immediately feel happier.
Take advantage of every opportunity to express sincere gratitude with towards others, e.g. thank you for helping me with that project, thank you for the wonderful meal your prepared, thank you for providing such good service, thank you for all the time and effort you have put into this task. Recognizing and thanking others for their efforts will not only help you feel more grateful, it will help others as well.
Commit to practicing every day. Set up reminders on your phone or computer or place reminder notes in different areas where you will see them throughout the day. Develop the habit of practicing before each meal as it provides an excellent opportunity to give thanks and feel gratitude for all the gifts we have received.
Everyone experiences bad days and there will be times when you will not feel like being grateful. It is these times that gratitude can be most effective. Even though you don't feel like it, pretend to be grateful and go through the motions. It will trigger positive emotions and you will feel better. As the old cliché goes, "fake it until you make it!" It actually works!
"Gratitude is an attitude that hooks us up to our
source of supply.
And the more grateful you are, the closer you become to your maker,
to the architect of the universe, to the spiritual core of your being." - Bob Proctor
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