Appreciation Quote by Sandra L. Schneider
““Appreciation involves being alert to the positive aspects of the current situation and feeling thankful for what one has and for one's circumstances. This requires not only a positive perspective in the present but also conscious awareness of features in the surround. The latter, in fact, is something that may be surprisingly rare. Especially when we are engaging in routine activities, we often do so mindlessly (Langer, 1997) or as though we were on automatic pilot (Cialdini, 1993). If we learn to bring our attention to the current state, we can choose to focus on positive aspects of the situation and to remind ourselves of the potential sources of good feelings that might otherwise pass unnoticed.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Journal of Positive Psychology, 2020
Being mindful of present positives and feeling gratitude requires conscious awareness beyond automatic routine behavior.
In simple terms: Notice and thank the good in now.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily gratitude checks.
Themes
mindfulness
gratitude
awareness
routine
positivity
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- work meetings
- commuting
- exercise
- family meals
Key Concepts
positive psychology
mindful attention
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you interrupt autopilot to notice positives?
- What small habit can sustain gratitude?
A Different Perspective
Hard to maintain when stressed or distracted.
