counting one's blessings
Tallying good fortune
Counting one's blessings is the practice of reflecting on what you have to be grateful for, especially during difficult times.
The phrase suggests a deliberate mental inventory—tallying up good fortune rather than dwelling on misfortune: When I'm feeling sorry for myself, I try to count my blessings.
Often appears as advice or mild rebuke: You should count your blessings.
- meditationFocused attention practice
- gratitudeThankfulness for kindness received
- peace of mindState without anxiety
- inner peaceMental and emotional tranquility
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
stoicism · thankfulness · humility · self-reflection · journaling · joy · silver lining · looking on the bright side · glass half full · positive psychology · affirmations · optimism · good vibes · prayer · hopefulness · serenity · satisfaction · mindful breathing
counting one's blessingscomplaining
Expressing discontent verbally
griping · airing grievances · ingratitude · self-pity · grumbling
counting one's blessingsself-pity
Exaggerated focus on own suffering
brooding · sulking · moping · coveting · discontentment
counting one's blessingscatastrophizing
Imagining worst-case outcomes
doom and gloom · worst-case thinking · defeatism · cynicism · playing the victim
counting, counts, counted, counter, counters, recount, recounts, recounted, recounting