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Be grateful Quote by Robert Holden

“No matter how hard you try it is impossible to be grateful and depressed.” quote by Robert Holden
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“No matter how hard you try it is impossible to be grateful and depressed.”

Robert Holden

About This Quote

Source Book: The Little Book of Letting Go, 2005

Gratitude and depression cannot coexist; they are mutually exclusive emotional states.

In simple terms: Being grateful prevents depression.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude daily.

Themes

mental health gratitude emotion

Mood

hopeful practical

Type

self-help motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily gratitude journal
  • therapy sessions
  • support groups

Key Concepts

positive psychology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can gratitude truly eliminate all sadness?
  • What other factors influence mood?
A Different Perspective

Depression may persist despite gratitude attempts.

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