Form: Gratitude, Resentment and Appreciation Test, GRAT

I couldn't have gotten where I am today without the help of many people.

I think that life has handed me a short stick.

It sure seems like others get a lot more benefits in life than I do.

I never seem to get the breaks that other people do.

Often I'm just amazed at how beautiful the sunsets are.

Life has been good to me.

There never seems to be enough to go around and I'm always coming up short.

Often I think, «What a privilege it is to be alive».

Oftentimes I have been overwhelmed at the beauty of nature.

I feel grateful for the education I have received.

Many people have given me valuable wisdom throughout my life that has been important to my success.

It seems like people have frequently tried to impede my progress.

Although I think it's important to feel good about your accomplishments, I think that it's also important to remember how others have contributed to my accomplishments.

I really don't think that I've gotten all the good things that I deserve in life.

Every Fall I really enjoy watching the leaves change colors.

Although I'm basically in control of my life, I can't help but think about all those who have supported me and helped me along the way.

Part of really enjoying something good is being thankful for that thing.

Sometimes I find myself overwhelmed by the beauty of a musical piece.

I'm basically very thankful for the parenting that was provided to me.

I've gotten where I am today because of my own hard work, despite the lack of any help or support.

At Christmas, I never seemed to get as many presents or presents that were as good as others received.

Sometimes I think, «Why am I so privileged so as to be born into the situation I was born into?»

One of my favorite times of the year is Thanksgiving.

I believe that I am a very fortunate person.

I think that it's important to «Stop and smell the roses».

More bad things have happened to me in my life than I deserve.

I really enjoy the changing seasons.

Because of what I've gone through in my life, I really feel like the world owes me something.

I believe that the things in life that are really enjoyable are just as available to me as they are to Ross Perot or Donald Trump.

I love to sit and watch the snow fall.

I believe that I've had more than my share of bad things come my way.

Although I think that I'm morally better than most, I haven't gotten my just reward in life.

After eating I often pause and think, «What a wonderful meal».

I really enjoy a crackling fire on a cold winter's day.

I think that it's important to sit down every once in a while and «count your blessings».

I think it's important to enjoy the simple things in life.

I basically feel like life has ripped me off.

I feel deeply appreciative for the things others have done for me in my life.

I feel that «someone up there» doesn't like me.

The simple pleasures of life are the best pleasures of life.

I love the green of Spring.

For some reason I never seem to get the breaks that others get.

I think it's important to appreciate each day that you are alive.

I'm really thankful for friends and family.