People who practice gratitude are generally happier people. For those in recovery, gratitude must become a central part of life to help them with sobriety. When we have a positive attitude and behavior of gratitude; it can change our entire outlook on things.

Grateful people are:

• More Optimistic.

• Stronger at dealing with challenges.

• Have more energy.

• More in control of their lives.

• Think more clearly.

• Experience less stress.

• Live longer.

Three ways to start practicing gratitude.

• Appreciate the small things.

• Be grateful for your recovery.

• Help others.

How to cultivate an “Attitude of Gratitude.”

• Make a gratitude list in the morning.

• Record your gratitude each day in a journal.

• Meditation.

• Show gratitude to others.

• Ask others about what makes them grateful.

• FOCUS ON THE GOOD, NOT THE BAD!!!