Cultivating Gratitude During a Global Crisis
At times like this it is easy to lose focus, to feel overwhelmed and scared. It is easy to become distracted in all the news, social media and the non-stop bombardment of messages from others. So I'd like to share a key tool for helping you cope during this unprecedented time. This tool is key for shifting focus, maintaining perspective and ultimately improving well-being. It is simple really - Gratitude. I think we may all realise just how many things in our lives we take for granted every single day. Many who have practiced gratitude before may have overlooked some of the simple luxuries which only become magnified once they are gone. At a time like this when individuals are experiencing loss on many scales, it's only normal that we notice what is lacking in our lives, however it's far more enriching to shift our focus from lack and instead count our blessings. Focusing on gratitude is scientifically proven to have many benefits on our mental health. So I wi