I believe that being grateful and happy is a choice. For years I have changed the way I thought to help shape the life I want to live. Has it been easy, no, but definitely rewarding. Some days the light I see at the end of the tunnel feels like a train, but as I continue to shape my thoughts, my world changes shape as well! Every day is a better day.
Change your thoughts, change your world – Norman Vincent Peale
I also believe this mindset is transferable to golf. Golfing is a game of immense concentration for short periods of time. The rest of the time I spend enjoying my surroundings by soaking in its beauty, enjoying the company of my playing partners, or just being in the moment. All this has help me be a better golfer. I feel more relaxed, in control and just plain happy.
I am grateful for so many things and I count my blessing every day! I make it a point of using positive affirmations at the beginning and end of each day. For me, it is a perfect way to start and end my day.
What techniques do you use to positively improve your golf game?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Still concentrating on finding the fairway off the tee, looking at Chambers Bay I know how those guys are feeling when they miss.
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Pete
Keep positive, the results are coming. Remember the 10,000 rule!
Cheers
Jim
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Reblogged this on mindbodygolf and commented:
Jim over at The Grateful Golfer throws down some simple truth today.
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Thanks Rick!
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Jim, knowing my physical and mental limitations and playing to them keeps the game enjoyable. Keep reminding myself it is just a game and I don’t play it for a living. Thanks!
Brian
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Brian
I completely understand what you are saying. We all have challenges and being grateful for the good things always seems to help!
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Jim
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Jim,
I just try and remind myself how fortunate I am to be out on the course each day I’m out there. Like the old saying, a bad day on the course is better than a good day at work!
Cheers
Josh
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Josh
You are preaching to the choir! Hope you are playing well!
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Jim
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I agree with Josh !⛳️
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Me too.
Cheers
JIm
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