Human beings inevitably become less and less grateful for the things that we have over time, even to the point where we can catch ourselves complaining about the smallest thing despite having mostly everything else perfect. It's a bit of a curious problem: why are we so consumed by the negative aspects of life when we have so much to be thankful for? From appreciating our work to being grateful for our shelter, food, water, loved ones, and everything else we experience daily, we tend to gravitate towards a state of ingratitude. But why is this the case? And how do we fight it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices