The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Appreciate What You Have In Life Before You Lose It
Dec 24, 2025
Discover why we often overlook the value of what we have until it's gone. Explore practical techniques to enhance appreciation, from treating moments as if they’re the last to imagining the cost of cherished experiences. Learn to replicate the emotional states that made past moments special rather than trying to recreate them. Dive into humorous exercises like asking an imaginary butler for reminders and take inventory of what truly matters in life. Transform your outlook and embrace gratitude today!
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Past Is Shaped By Your Inner State
- Memories feel special because of the internal state, not just external details.
- Recreating past scenes fails because you and your feelings have changed since then.
Nostalgia Distorts Present Comparison
- Nostalgia glazes over real experience, making present moments lose in comparison.
- Comparing present events to softened memories guarantees disappointment.
Act As If It's The Last Time
- Do experiences 'like it's the last time' to notice what's truly precious.
- Use this sparingly to avoid obsession, aiming for a balanced awareness of impermanence.