Gratitude vs Worry: And the winner is...
How is gratitude the opposite of worry? Well, you’ll find out at the end of this article if you're curious to know how you can live a happier life...
How is gratitude the opposite of worry? People most of the time worry about their problems or pay attention to what they lack. More often than not they complain if things don’t go as they wish. Focusing on the negatives though leaves little room to recognize, acknowledge and appreciate the good things in life. You know, all the things we tend to take for granted and not feel grateful for.
Appreciation and worry in their essence are opposite attitudes. You can’t have them both at the same time. One excludes the other. But, let’s explore why is gratitude the opposite of worry a little further.
“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.”
How are these two opponents in the first place?
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How appreciation impacts your health?
What is the impact of stress?
Another great post on the topic: 4 Ways Gratitude Can Change Your Life
“I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.”
Gratitude The Opposite of Worry & Stress
So, there you have it. Appreciation is the opposite of worry, because it decreases the levels of cortisol in your body while releasing instead cortisol’s antidotes (dopamine and serotonin) that create a feeling of peace and joy and the motive to engage dynamically in life. Worry, on the other hand, makes you more miserable and is harmful to your health. As you can see for yourself, appreciation wins on points.
An easy pick
So, ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. And the winner is Gratitude of course. However, winning comes with practice. So, if you want an ally for your battle with worry and stress, I have your back covered. See below for a link to my new free guide on how to practice appreciation every day of your life. I also created a super easy journal to help you on your journey. If you’re interested you can check it out here: “Deeply Grateful” Click the link to visit the Live Happily Store.
“Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want. ”
