We are experts at focusing on what is missing from our lives. Our dissatisfaction often serves us well; it keeps us from complacency and boredom. But we are also dragged down by a pernicious inability to stop, take stock and recognise what isn't imperfect and appalling.

In our haste to secure the future, we omit to notice what is already very good. This pack of cards is designed to help us pause in our striving and, for a few moments, take on board some of what we have to be grateful for - a consoling, inspiring corrective to the lessons in cynicism and sourness that the world teaches every day.

Example Cards:

• There were no outright catastrophes today.
• Others forget the stupid things we've done faster than we do.
• We can reinvent ourselves - a bit.
• Other people are usually shyer, sweeter and kinder than we'd anticipated
• We have managed to learn a few things down the years
• We don't have to take ourselves seriously
• Many of the people we love are still alive.
• We could disappear for a bit.
• Many of the world's most interesting people have written down their thoughts.

A set of 60 prompt cards designed to remind us of the many reasons we have to be thankful.

About the Author

The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery, we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfilment.

The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socialising, finding calm and enjoying culture through content, community and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world, offering classes, events and one-to-one therapy sessions.

The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 239,000 Instagram followers and 163,000 Twitter followers.

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton.

Book Information
ISBN 9781915087690
Author The School of Life
Page Count 60
Imprint The School of Life Press
Publisher The School of Life Press
Dimensions(mm) 100mm * 80mm * 22mm