Is the glass half empty, or is it half full? According to Tony Robbins, trading your expectations for appreciation instantly changes everything. Psychological research agrees: Gratitude has the power to improve every single aspect of your life. On today's show: how to truly feel gratitude for your stuff and people.  Here's a preview: [3:00] Want to be 18% happier? It's as easy as putting on a new pair of glasses, metaphorically speaking [10:00] HABITUATION! Our brains are primed to forget why certain stuff and people are important  [19:00] Say it with me: Stuff doesn't create gratitude! 3 tips for feeling grateful for what you already own [28:00] We expect way too much from our partners. Let's fix that together [35:00] Feeling less than grateful for the people in your life? That's normal (there's also a simple antidote) Resources mentioned: Episode #460: Pleasure-Saturated The Gratitude Diaries: How A Year Looking On The Bright Side Can Transform Your Life (by Janice Kaplan) This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! [email protected]. Our Sponsors: * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy