Call me crazy, but I’ve always tried my best to feel grateful for tough times. Every job interview that didn’t pan out and every relationship that ended opened up the opportunity for bigger and better things.
However, there are some times where it feels selfish, wrong, or impossible to look for a “silver lining.” Sometimes you can’t find the lesson to be learned, and gratitude journaling prompts just feel like bullsh*t.
But the truth is that gratitude is not frivolous or naive; it’s a coping strategy. Gratitude is what makes our good days feel even better, but more importantly, it is the tool that gets us through the bad days.
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