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    Gratitude!

    I have a client who was sharing about his negative thoughts and the effect they had on his relationship with his
    girlfriend.

    He described how they would have good times together and (unknowingly) something would trigger in his    
    head and he’d want her to be at his beckon call; at times he’d want her to forfeit her personal time in order to
    keep him happy resulting  in heated arguments. In session he realized he was anxious about spending alone
    time by himself and it seemed ‘normal’ to insist she fill his time. When she refused he felt that she’d rejected
    him. He blamed her. In addition to realizing and taking responsibility for his issue, I suggested he counter    
    those negative thoughts with a gratitude log. I also requested that he take some action steps moving him
    towards him taking care of himself and to enjoy his relationship.

    When he returned the following week, he shared how effective the gratitude log was. It allowed him to focus      
    on the positive. Things had really shifted between him and his girlfriend. His mood swings had disappeared.
    They hadn’t fought that week – that was a record. He realized that he wanted more gratitude in his life. His  
    focus became what was right in his life.

    As we focus on what’s right we feel good. We also feel strong and worthy. Our energy resonates and others   
    are drawn to us. It takes practice to view things from a different perspective – looking for what’s right. It makes
    life worth enjoying.

    Action Step:
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