Originally <a href='https://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/showthread.php?p=28246014'>posted</a> on 12/15/2018:
Something I've learned about being happy is that realizing what we have can make us more content. Too often we focus on problems because we are problem solvers. But when most of your day is spent focusing on problems it can make one think their whole life is a problem to solve.
When we take time to account for all we have, like you have done here, we realize just how rich and lucky we are. I like to say gratitude is the first step on the road to contentment. Take time out of your day to make a mental inventory of the blessings you have. It helps take the sting out of things like bad beats and the sting of having to re-deposit in your account.
Something I've learned about being happy is that realizing what we have can make us more content. Too often we focus on problems because we are problem solvers. But when most of your day is spent focusing on problems it can make one think their whole life is a problem to solve.
When we take time to account for all we have, like you have done here, we realize just how rich and lucky we are. I like to say gratitude is the first step on the road to contentment. Take time out of your day to make a mental inventory of the blessings you have. It helps take the sting out of things like bad beats and the sting of having to re-deposit in your account.