{"id":358,"date":"2017-10-20T15:07:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-20T15:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.collaborativemn.com\/blog\/?p=358"},"modified":"2018-06-08T20:29:03","modified_gmt":"2018-06-08T20:29:03","slug":"count-your-blessings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collaborativemn.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/20\/count-your-blessings\/","title":{"rendered":"Count Your Blessings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. All to often this causes us to become grumpy or irritable and we don&#8217;t take time to think about all of the things that make our lives good. So, how can we combat this negativity and remind ourselves of all the things that make our lives wonderful?<\/p>\n<h3>Take a Moment to Reflect<\/h3>\n<p>Every time something doesn\u2019t go like we planned, or someone annoys us, or needs our time unexpectedly, let\u2019s think of something that\u2019s going right. Let&#8217;s think of all the good people in our lives. Moreover, how lucky we are to <em>have<\/em> things in our lives that sometimes need attention. How does that sound? I once counted my blessings for ten days straight, and have accumulated so many of them that they should last me a long time to come!<\/p>\n<p>I admit, it does sound a bit more simple than it is. However, when negativity appears, it can help us to put things in perspective and neutralize them a bit. The next time you are feeling pessimistic, remember to\u00a0take a time out and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collaborativemn.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/30\/what-fills-you-up\/\">think about one thing that you are grateful for or that brings you happiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. All to often this causes us to become grumpy or irritable and we don&#8217;t take time to think about all of the things that make our lives good. 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