Gratitude is not only an art performed in daily life , but also part of our traditional virtue.Has your mother or friend told you that you ' re an ungrateful person? Do you feel unable to appreciate the world or people around you? Are you obsessed with things you don ' t have instead of being thankful for what you do have? 1 , then you will definitely need to work on being a more grateful person. Showing gratitude has been put forward in the last few decades. 2 . But there are still some tips that help make it possible for you to practice gratitude. Refusing to play the victim is the first step you ' re supposed to take. 3 . If you want to be grateful , stop complaining to the world , your teachers , your friends and your family about not putting themselves in your shoes , and focus on how much they ' ve helped and cared about you. Volunteering in your community is another effective way to show how grateful you are for what the world has given you. Whether you ' re helping clean up a local park , working in a soup kitchen , or teaching children or adults in your community to learn to read , your perspective towards life will change positively. 4 . 5 . You shouldn ' t always be good only to your close friends or family members.You can help a neighbor look for a lost dog.You can also help an old lady carry her groceries. You don ' t have to search for these opportunities purposely. Sometimes they will present themselves. So when they come, act with generosity. You ' ll be more grateful for your role played in the world. A . However hard you try to avoid these questions B . If you find yourself involved in one of these circumstances C . Gradually , you ' ll be more grateful for the chances to repay the society D . Doing a random act of kindness is also a great way of practicing gratitude E . While such encouragement is morally meaningful , it seems to be a little abstract F . Ungrateful persons are always blaming the world for the problems and owing all the faults to others G . When you reflect on your thoughts , feelings , emotions and actions , you are actually reflecting on your values