GDD or Grateful Deficit Disorder is an ailment too many people suffer from. I don't think people intentionally get it. I think people get it as a result of getting too busy and letting life drive them instead of the driving life. It's an easy trap to fall into, but the good news is that it can be an easy problem to cure if you do a few simple things each day. Here are just a few ideas that might help.
Post ir notes: Always keep a stack of post it notes around with a marker to write on them. Each day place a few random notes around the house in places that remind you of the things to be grateful for. Example: put one by the computer that reads: I am so thankful for my computer." Put another one in your refrigerator that reads: "Having good food to eat it's a blessing." ETC.
Keep a gratitude journal: Studies have shown that people who do this are up to 25% happier than those who don't. You can do this in a written journal or you can do it as a quick note on your iPhone. You can even add a once a day all day appointment in your phone calendar Grateful For... and add what you are grateful for that day.
It doesn't matter how you record it. And only matters that you do it. Jot down just a couple of quick notes on the things that you feel grateful or that day before yo go to bed. It only takes a quick minute and the benefit to yourself and your future posterity will be tremendous! Overcoming GDD is up to each one of us!
Recognize your blessings and expressing thanks to the Lord! Take time each night to get on your knees to thank Heavenly Father for all you have. Tonight night, on thanksgiving night, I give thanks to Heavenly Father for my family and my beautiful new home in Salt Lake.
Con amor,
Vero
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