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Practice the Feelings You Want to Feel

By JM RyersonNovember 17, 2024
Practice the Feelings You Want to Feel
"You don't have to wait for good feelings to happen by chance — gratitude journaling, mindfulness, and the right environment can actively rewire your brain toward the emotions you want to feel."

Practice the feelings you want to feel is a simple yet powerful concept that can help you lead a more fulfilling life. It involves intentionally cultivating positive emotions and mental states that you want to experience regularly, rather than waiting for them to happen by chance.

The idea behind this concept is that our emotions are not entirely out of our control, and we can actively influence them by adopting certain practices and habits. By intentionally practicing positive emotions, you can rewire your brain to experience them more frequently, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.

For example, if you want to feel more gratitude in your life, you can start a daily gratitude practice by writing down three things you're grateful for each day. By regularly focusing on the things you're thankful for, you can train your brain to notice and appreciate the positive aspects of your life, even in challenging times.

Similarly, if you want to feel more calm and centered, you can incorporate mindfulness meditation into your daily routine. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment, which can help you stay grounded and focused amidst the distractions and stress of daily life.

Another way to practice the feelings you want to feel is to surround yourself with positive people and environments. If you want to feel more motivated and inspired, spend time with people who are passionate and driven about their goals. If you want to feel more relaxed and at peace, spend time in nature or create a calming space in your home.

Practicing the feelings you want to feel can be a powerful tool for improving your emotional well-being and overall quality of life. By intentionally cultivating positive emotions and mental states, you can rewire your brain to experience them more frequently, leading to a happier, more fulfilling life.

Key Takeaways

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    Emotions aren't entirely out of your control — you can actively rewire your brain toward the feelings you want more of.

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    A daily gratitude practice (writing down three things you're thankful for) trains your brain to notice the positive.

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    Mindfulness meditation builds calm and presence amid daily distractions and stress.

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    Who and what you surround yourself with shapes your emotional state — choose people and environments that match the feeling you want.

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    Consistent practice of positive emotional states, not chance, is what leads to lasting emotional well-being.

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