The Balancing Act of Gratitude by Will Penney of Be Better Stupid on Practicing Gratitude

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Episode 4076:

Will Penney explores why people are so quick to take the good things in life for granted and why appreciation often only appears after discomfort or hardship. With humor and practical insight, he explains how deliberately practicing thankfulness can make you happier without losing the drive to improve your life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://bebetterstupid.com/the-balancing-act-of-gratitude-kid-tested-mother-approved/

Quotes to ponder:

"We are surrounded with mind-blowing, out-of-this-world, wonders that should melt our faces every day."

"So fake it till you make it. Express statements of gratitude over and over, and eventually, these ideas will become a part of you."

"You need both gratitude for what you have, and the feeling that you need more so that you make progress in life."

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