Being grateful is like sending a huge THANK YOU!!!! to the Universe.
Practising immersing ourselves in the energy of gratitude enables us to focus on the things that are going well in our lives rather than what’s gone wrong. Giving praise, appreciation, and thanks increase the energy that gives birth to more positive experiences.
- Keep your gratitude journal by your bedside and each night list 3-5 positive experiences from the day. Elaborate on one of these ideas.
- Make a ritual of 2-5 minute “gratitude meditations.”
- Take a few deep breaths before your gratitude exercises to be grounded, present, mindful.
- Say thank you often — particularly to those who serve you!
- Linger on thoughts of positive moments from the day.
- Write down a letter of thanks to someone who has made a difference in your life — give it to them in person if possible.
- Express gratitude at meals alone or with loved ones.
- Practice not gossiping, complaining or judging for a day etc.
- Write down what you appreciate about yourself.
- Express or show gratitude to your partner.
- Think about what you are grateful for each morning.
