Over the past year, focussing on the positives rather than the negatives has become more important than ever but looking on the bright side of things is usually easier said than done. Whether we're stressed at work, worried about loved ones, or facing financial difficulty - it can be easy to become blindsided towards the things for which we should be grateful.

Yesterday, 21 September, was World Gratitude Day, so we'd like to take a moment to reflect together on our appreciation for what we have. After all, in doing so our brain releases “a cocktail of dopamine and serotonin, feel-good neurochemicals that make us more optimistic for our future,” according to Chloe McNiven, a neurolinguistic programming coach.

So, if you'd like to join us in this moment of self-reflection and earn some bonus points - read on!

Simply create a topic with the title #GratefulFor and tell us what you're thankful for and why. Don't forget to write at least a few sentences and include a relevant photo or video! Your topic could be reflecting on something great you experienced today, a good deed that someone has previously done for you - the choice is yours!

P.S. there may be extra bonus points for those include a tip on how they work gratitude into their daily lives ;)

I look forward to reading all of your posts and would like to remind all our members that we're thankful to have you here with us!

Influence your world,
Toluna Team