Attaining Happiness through Thankfulness

evoleo24 · 02-08-2011, 07:09 PM

It's generally a good practice to try and list some day to day things that you are thankful for.

In this thread, I ask of you to do two things. Firstly, state something that you are thankful for (your health, your good friend etc..) Then take something bad, or negative, that has happened to you in the recent past that you can turn into something good.

Try to do this every day, it relieves stress, allows you to be more happy and optimistic and generally makes you feel better about your existence. If not in this thread, keep a journal!

Here's mine.

I'm thankful that I am able to have a home-cooked meal every night.

Last week, my hours were cut at work. Though I made less money, I was able to spend more time with my girlfriend.

Take it away!

Blackops · 02-08-2011, 07:15 PM

I'm thankful my parents are together. I'm a big family man and it seems more and more people have marital problems these days. I'm also glad I have a roof over my head and food on the table.

Jinoruizraged · 02-08-2011, 07:15 PM

I'm thankful my legs work properly.

I don't have a job, but now I have time to do other things and be with more people!

GrimHeaper22 · 02-08-2011, 07:16 PM

I'm thankful for good parents.

Today I'm sore from gym but at least I'm getting fit.

evoleo24 · 02-08-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackops

I'm thankful my parents are together. I'm a big family man and it seems more and more people have marital problems these days. I'm also glad I have a roof over my head and food on the table.

Try to think of a negative thing and spin it into a positive one. It allows you to be more optimistic about misfortunate events in your future. ^_^. Great response, though.

AsheMan · 02-08-2011, 07:18 PM

I'm thankful for great neighbors who spontaneously invited me over for steak and potatoes tonight!

I had to work two extra hours to finish some paperwork tonight, but that means that I have a stress free sleep and do not have to go to work early tomorrow!

Burack · 02-08-2011, 07:21 PM

What's with the recent therapy threads?

To stay on topic:
I am thankful for basically everything happened to me. Including negative things, because without them, I couldn't be the man I am today.

HellJumper · 02-08-2011, 07:21 PM

I'm thankful that I have access to running water, and I'm thankful to have the greatest brother in the world

Shout out to him, haha.

evoleo24 · 02-08-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burack

What's with the recent therapy threads?

To stay on topic:
I am thankful for basically everything happened to me. Including negative things, because without them, I couldn't be the man I am today.

Seeing the 'awesome' thread, reminded me of an assignment I did for a "Psychology of Happiness' class. This was pretty much the assignment.

Sgt. Lumpy · 02-08-2011, 07:24 PM

I'm thankful for being in a great family.

I have a cruddy computer, but one day soon, I'll be in the military and will do and see cooler stuff than a computer.

Jinoruizraged · 02-08-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burack

What's with the recent therapy threads?

To stay on topic:
I am thankful for basically everything happened to me. Including negative things, because without them, I couldn't be the man I am today.

Its not therapy unless you use it for such.

Europhoria · 02-08-2011, 07:41 PM

I'm thankful for the Steam sales for now I have no money to spend on weapons of mass destruction.

xboxer · 02-08-2011, 07:42 PM

My health.

My parents.

bluz74 · 02-08-2011, 07:45 PM

The SUF.
Valve
My dog.
Things that smell like cabbage.
My other family.
Mila Kunis.

Eriako · 02-08-2011, 07:48 PM

I'm thankful that I'm done studying for today.

Not so much for my knee that feels like it's full of angry bees, but this allows me to sit and draw so that's okay.

02-08-2011, 07:09 PM	#1
evoleo24 Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 1111 Posts: 863	Attaining Happiness through Thankfulness It's generally a good practice to try and list some day to day things that you are thankful for. In this thread, I ask of you to do two things. Firstly, state something that you are thankful for (your health, your good friend etc..) Then take something bad, or negative, that has happened to you in the recent past that you can turn into something good. Try to do this every day, it relieves stress, allows you to be more happy and optimistic and generally makes you feel better about your existence. If not in this thread, keep a journal! Here's mine. I'm thankful that I am able to have a home-cooked meal every night. Last week, my hours were cut at work. Though I made less money, I was able to spend more time with my girlfriend. Take it away!

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02-08-2011, 07:15 PM	#2
Blackops Join Date: Feb 2008 Reputation: 1356 Posts: 4,491	I'm thankful my parents are together. I'm a big family man and it seems more and more people have marital problems these days. I'm also glad I have a roof over my head and food on the table.

02-08-2011, 07:15 PM	#3
Jinoruizraged Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 3886 Posts: 3,953	I'm thankful my legs work properly. I don't have a job, but now I have time to do other things and be with more people!

02-08-2011, 07:16 PM	#4
GrimHeaper22 Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 117 Posts: 40	I'm thankful for good parents. Today I'm sore from gym but at least I'm getting fit.

02-08-2011, 07:18 PM	#6
AsheMan Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 2504 Posts: 2,803	I'm thankful for great neighbors who spontaneously invited me over for steak and potatoes tonight! I had to work two extra hours to finish some paperwork tonight, but that means that I have a stress free sleep and do not have to go to work early tomorrow!

02-08-2011, 07:21 PM	#7
Burack Join Date: Sep 2008 Reputation: 1200 Posts: 821	What's with the recent therapy threads? To stay on topic: I am thankful for basically everything happened to me. Including negative things, because without them, I couldn't be the man I am today.

02-08-2011, 07:21 PM	#8
HellJumper Join Date: Oct 2010 Reputation: 4201 Posts: 5,848	I'm thankful that I have access to running water, and I'm thankful to have the greatest brother in the world Shout out to him, haha.

02-08-2011, 07:24 PM	#10
Sgt. Lumpy Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 43 Posts: 79	I'm thankful for being in a great family. I have a cruddy computer, but one day soon, I'll be in the military and will do and see cooler stuff than a computer.

02-08-2011, 07:41 PM	#12
Europhoria Join Date: Feb 2007 Reputation: 14221 Posts: 5,783	I'm thankful for the Steam sales for now I have no money to spend on weapons of mass destruction.

02-08-2011, 07:42 PM	#13
xboxer Join Date: Oct 2010 Reputation: 700 Posts: 3,682	My health. My parents.

02-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#14
bluz74 Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 33705 Posts: 5,581	The SUF. Valve My dog. Things that smell like cabbage. My other family. Mila Kunis.

02-08-2011, 07:48 PM	#15
Eriako Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 2745 Posts: 333	I'm thankful that I'm done studying for today. Not so much for my knee that feels like it's full of angry bees, but this allows me to sit and draw so that's okay.