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Hardship needs no introduction. It\u2019s all around us and mentioned daily on every news outlet and social media platform.<\/em><\/h3>\n

This series of articles is not about hardship. It\u2019s about you.<\/h3>\n

Our newsletter Weathering the Storm is a source of curated tips and strategies to help you weather the emotional storm. This newsletter is inspired by actual clients* and written by experienced psychologists.<\/p>\n

*All client names are fictional and presenting issues are composites of client experiences.<\/p>\n

Meet Anna*<\/strong><\/h3>\n

She recently missed celebrating her grandfather\u2019s 80th birthday and the birth of her nephew because she couldn\u2019t get the time off work. She\u2019s upset and sad about not being with her loved ones for these momentous events.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s been having a hard time feeling grateful lately\u2026and understandably so. During times of emotional hardship it\u2019s natural to focus on what we\u2019re missing, what\u2019s unpleasant and what\u2019s going badly.<\/p>\n

But lest we forget, the glass can be half empty and half full ; the half we choose to focus on will have a profound effect on our mood and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

So what if we told Anna one exercise \u2013 requiring no dumbbells or yoga mat \u2013 can help shift her attention to the half full mindset ?<\/p>\n

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Enter the Gratefulness Exercise.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it works : Once a day, think about or write down three things you\u2019re grateful for. The concept, although simple in theory, yields powerful results.<\/p>\n

Following these 3 simple guidelines will help provide optimal results when practicing the gratefulness exercise :<\/p>\n

1. Choose something simple<\/h4>\n

No need to find life-changing things to be grateful about. It can be as simple as :<\/p>\n