For the past few years, we have heard more often than before that we should focus on the positive rather than the negative. Although it is a good idea to do so, I say we should rather focus on the present moment as it comes and live it through its core. We are human beings, and we can not always manage our emotions, especially when a situation we find ourselves in touches our whole being. 

We tend to react. We are built that way. What I suggest is to take it all in. We must accept our human reactions and stay with the emotions that come through. We should not be ashamed of the emotional state we find ourselves in. It is all-natural. It is part of the developing process in which we are in. We should invite though right after we experience our cortisol or dopamine dose to stay there and find gratitude in our life experience. 

You might think: "Why should I be grateful for this experience when it caused me a dose of stress or that the excitement has worn me out?  Why could this not have been better?" 

To this, we should find wisdom and be grateful for what that moment brought into our lives. We may not comprehend it right the second it comes through, but if we pause and take a deep breath, we start to reflect on it and see slowly, but surely that all was intended for the best. 

When you wake up in the morning and see grey clouds on your free weekend, try to be grateful that they allow you to stay longer in bed while you read a book and have a cup of your favourite warm drink. When you are stuck in traffic while you do your errands, pause and be grateful for the moment of reflection you are invited in right in that moment. 

When you miss your workout class at the gym because you slept longer and didn't hear your alarm clock, be grateful that nature is awaiting you for a dose of nature workout. 

Gratitude must be considered one of the most effective healthy habits to help you de-stress. Seeing what you already have and not what is missing will surely keep you in an emotional state of well-being. Please remind yourself that it might be your best friend who will always help you reflect better on your life's gifts.

While you find gratitude in your daily life you should also work on keeping it close to you so you can appreciate more of what you have still and what your future will bring. 

Healthy habits are hard to ignore when everyone is looking for something beneficial for their emotional well-being. They don't cost anything except your time and attention.

Keeping a private journal where you can write all your daily experiences and express in writing, all you are grateful for is a wonderful way to introduce this healthy habit to your daily life. 

I advise you to focus not only on things but on the people and the experiences you have in your life. Express in writing, your gratitude towards people you love and wish to keep them in your life as close as possible. Cherish the moments together and choose to be grateful together. When gratitude is magnified, a wonderful dose of positive energy bursts into your hearts and minds. Consequently, the beneficial serotonin dose comes along, and our journey is livelier.

What a wonderful way to build such a healthy habit, don't you think?

Never regret what you might be losing in life, rather embrace what you might be "gaining" if you do it daily. I always remind myself that small things done daily help us achieve more than we think in the long run.

Find daily a few moments for yourself and start writing your gratitude for today and the season you are in.

One thing that I am most grateful for this season is the new connections I made while the leaves were changing their colour, and started falling. While the season of "falling" is in its final chapter, I started a new chapter of new friendships and new beginnings. 

Love your life always, and never take anything for granted. Remind yourself that everything life has gifted you until now is for a sole purpose. To know and be known by all types of love in the falling season of Life.