Commuting in New York City this week was an excellent reminder of how simple and effective using the tool gratitude can be.  Stuck in a subway, with thousands of other sweaty passengers, feeling the urge of a negative thought about my situation, or the “You should have gotten on a different car, rode the bus, walked….Whatever!” start to come up,  I looked around me for inspiration.  Instead of going to the negative place, I realized how grateful I am to be in this seemingly uncomfortable situation; I was on my way home to see my dog, have a meal with a good friend later that evening, I had a great session with a client, I could afford the Metro pass that got me on the train, I was able to physically get on the train, I had my phone (and had a phone, think of so many people who don’t) so that I could listen to music, and look, only a few more stops to go! 

With a little shift in perspective, we can all make the best of any situation.  Try it for yourself, and let me know how gratitude shifts your mood.

Gratitude Goes A Long Way

How do you shift your mind, change your mood, from a negative or insecure place to a more positive and confident mindset? By identifying triggering situations or feelings that effect your confidence and using gratitude, you will find that you can shift your mood into a happier, more positive place.

Watch this week’s Building Self-Esteem video to learn more about changing your mood. You can also watch it on HealthyPlace.com

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Emily Roberts MA, LPC is The Guidance Girl. Her goal is to help YOU become the most confident person you know! Emily is an award-winning author Express Yourself: A Teen Girls Guide to Speaking Up and Becoming Who You Are, Psychotherapist, TV & Media Contributor, Educational Speaker, and parenting consultant. She travels around the country educating girls, women, and parents. Express Yourself is available at bookstores nationwide and on Amazon. To learn more about Emily click here.