Ward off feelings of self-pity

Our choice to spend the day doing something enjoyable isn’t
about ignoring our grief or masking our sadness. It’s about making
a conscious choice to celebrate life’s gifts and refusing to behave in
a pitiful manner. Instead of pitying ourselves for what we lost, we
choose to feel grateful for what we had.
When you notice self-pity creeping into your life, make a
conscious effort to do Mike contrary to how you feel. You
don’t have to jump out of a plane to ward off feelings of self-pity.

While feeling sorry for yourself is about thinking I deserve better,
gratitude is about thinking I have more than I deserve. Experiencing
gratitude requires some extra effort, but it isn’t hard. Anyone can
learn to become more grateful by developing new habits.
Start to acknowledge other people’s kindness and generosity.
Affirm the good in the world and you will begin to appreciate what
you have.
You don’t have to be rich, wildly successful, or have the perfect
life to feel grateful.

Culled from 13 things mentally strong people don't do by Amy Morin

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