Visions, goals, plans...

They are all so negative.
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By their very nature, they force you to confront all that you want but don’t have.
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Spend too long staring at how far away your goals are and you’ll be in danger of losing sight of what you already have—everything in your life to be thankful for.

Leave Time Every Day for Gratitude

Gratitude keeps you grounded. Gratitude maintains a winning mindset. Gratitude is the foundation of your character, the beginnings of new relationships, and the appreciation of existing ones. Furthermore, expressing your thanks can improve your overall well being, increase happiness, even strengthen self-control [1].

Keep striving for your vision, keep planning for your goals. But also take time to be grateful for what you already have.

In a world of visions and goals and unmet plans, gratitude is the antidote for want.

Take 15 seconds to be grateful for something, no matter how small, every day.

And, if ever in doubt of what you should be grateful for, follow the advice of Ralph Waldo Emerson:

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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References:
[1] What is Gratitude and What Is Its Role in Positive Psychology?. PositivePsychologyProgram.com. Feb 2017.