Sure, I’m up for being grateful each day as much as the next person.  And I do believe whole-heartedly in the benefits of having a sense of appreciation for the things we are, have, and experience.

I also believe in the power of focusing in on what is bugging us.  And so, the “Anti-Gratitude List” was born.  This doesn’t have to take the form of a list, just as a Gratitude List doesn’t need to have a nice journal to work.  Here are some ideas to get you started:

• a drippy faucet
• a fix engine light on
• the way you feel after binge-watching television
• the clutter in your bedroom
• the unease you feel because you haven’t started an application
• the discomfort you feel when you look at your bank or credit card statement

Dig deep into your mind to find the things that upset you before you go to bed or in the middle of the night.  Look more on the surface to find the things you dread or are anxious about during a regular day.  Download it all onto your list.  Then assess it.  What can you tackle first?  What steps do you need to take to handle the annoyance?  What bugger gets to see you in action today?

Feel free to add to the list above by replying with your anti-gratitude sentiments here.