This oh so simple hack gives you happiness

Sometimes it's quite nice to complain: it's too cold or the train was too crowded. The danger is that we get too stuck in that negativity, and that's obviously not the intention. What should we do at times like this without TikTok? While scrolling, I came across the viral gratitude trend: ‘What a Privilege’. A simple life hack that leads to a more positive mindset.

Look at it positively

‘What a Privilege’ is the way to start appreciating the little things more. Every day you encounter all sorts of things that annoy you or feel like something you have to do. The trend challenges you to extract something positive from those moments. You can get annoyed by the long line at the checkout of your favorite clothing store, but you can also be grateful that you can shop undisturbed. From ‘I have to’ wait now, to ‘I get to’ buy those awesome pants. A small difference, but the situation suddenly looks a lot better. Of course, not everything in life is positive and that's okay. But by consciously looking for the bright spots, you suddenly appreciate the things that are otherwise so taken for granted more. And that boosts your mindset.

Many benefits

According to transformation coach Grace Emmons, it's good to be engaged with gratitude . “The more we practice gratitude, the more we improve our life satisfaction and self-esteem.” Research shows that people who consciously look for the positive things in their lives have greater emotional and social well-being. The ‘What a Privilege’ trend turns your negative thoughts around. You might be upset about a bloated stomach after a dinner with friends, but you can also be happy that you had such a lovely evening. That small difference can already be decisive for how you feel. It also ensures that you live more in the now. By only looking ahead, you sometimes forget how good you actually have it. Of course, you can dream of a bigger house or a better job; but the fact that you can live and work somewhere now is already worth a lot.

How to start

According to Emmons, it's important to start small and remember that you won't notice a mega change after just one time. “Gratitude is like a muscle; you have to flex it to strengthen it.” You can start by choosing one situation per day, or maybe even per week, that you dreaded or wanted to complain about and see if you can find something positive in it. It doesn't always have to work, just trying improves your mindset. It can also be very valuable to share those experiences again. You can do that on TikTok, but talking about it with a friend works just as well. According to psychologist Vanessa Kennedy, expressing gratitude is also a way to connect with others, deepen relationships, and spread positivity. “When others can identify with or build on your contributions, it can help both you and them.” It improves your self-respect and increases your sense of connection with others.

You see it, TikTok isn't so crazy after all. The ‘What a Privilege’ trend is definitely worth trying; a little more positivity can never hurt.

Source: The Everygirl

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