Appreciation - The Secret to Happiness and Success!

Appreciation - The Key to Success is often overlooked in our daily life. Often, we let our achievements get the best of us and we begin to focus more on what we have not done rather than appreciating all that we have accomplished. When you stop and think about this for a moment, you'll find that appreciating your success adds more to your life and less to your frustration. There is absolutely nothing more fulfilling than knowing that you have accomplished something amazing, and that you are capable of more in life because of it.

When you stop and think about this simple concept, it makes so much more sense. If you truly want to be grateful and happy in your life, then you must acknowledge your blessings in all areas of your life. There is really no place for complain or complaining.

Appreciation is also very easy to come by when you know that you are appreciated. When someone appreciates you - your smile, your kind words, your ability to make things happen, your positive attitude, etc - you know you are on the right path. You now have something to look forward to in the future. This feeling of being appreciated instills more happiness and keeps you looking forward to the future rather than dwelling on what has happened or trying to figure out what went wrong. Appreciation brings your focus right back to what is most important to you at the present moment - not your troubles.

When you are grateful for everything that you have, you begin to realize how much you need it and you don't feel as though you are wasting valuable time worrying about what you don't have. Appreciation - the magic abounds! - is the key to letting go of any negative thought or worry.

When you are focusing on your gratitude and feelings of gratitude, you will notice a profound reduction in stress. Stress, which can cause so many physical problems like aches and pains, heart attacks, headaches, etc., is actually a sign that you are not receiving enough of the things you truly appreciate. When you feel better physically and emotionally, you are also more likely to continue to focus on the positive aspects of your life.

Appreciation - the magic abounds! - is the way to channel the power of gratitude and feeling all that you deserve and want in your life. Instead of dwelling on what you don't have or on what you think you "should have," start thinking of what you "have" and be grateful for it. Begin making gratitude a habit by repeating mantras, reading affirmations, praying, playing beautiful music, walking meditation or finding time to feel gratitude everyday. By practicing gratitude on a regular basis, you will find yourself attracting all the things, people, events and situations that you have always wanted in your life - and more!