As I got older, there was so much more to worry about—my car, my career, my home, and even my relationships. I couldn’t stop measuring my life against others, and somehow I always came up short.
A final strategy that goes hand in hand with gratitude is increasing your self-worth. This is about going the extra mile beyond feeling like you HAVE enough to knowing that you ARE enough.
When you appreciate what you already have, life feels joyful and abundant. We can admire and celebrate with others because we know that we already have more than enough.
This isn’t about passing judgement. Instead, it’s about creating awareness. Often we want what someone else has, but we don’t want to make the same sacrifices.
This is helpful because it creates perspective and clarity. When you decide what matters, you’re effectively deciding what doesn’t matter as well.