S2E5 Day 4. Self Care Challenge: Create a habit of gratitude

Welcome back to Day 4 of the Self Care Challenge. Today we’re going to talk about a habit that is so powerful and yet sometimes it feels like it is the world’s best kept secret. This habit when practiced daily brings so much energy into your life that it feels like magic! 

This habit it called gratitude, and it's one of the most powerful emotions we can cultivate. 

Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

“No duty is more urgent than giving thanks.” St. Ambrose

Do you ever feel stuck? Like you can't seem to move forward in life? 

It's a common feeling that many of us experience at one point or another when we are not practicing good self care. But what if I told you that this simple ingredient can help you get unstuck?

When we practice gratitude, we focus on what we have, rather than what we lack. 

This can help us feel more content and satisfied with our lives.

Practicing gratitude can also help us feel more connected to the people around us. By expressing our gratitude to others, we can strengthen our relationships and feel more supported.

When we feel appreciated, we feel loved. It’s so simple and yet so important.

And when we practice mindfulness, we can appreciate the small things in life and feel more grateful for them. 

By focusing on the present moment, we can find joy in the simple things, like the taste of our food or the warmth of the sun on our face or how the grocery clerk gave us a sweet smile.

Another powerful way to cultivate gratitude is by helping others. 

When we see the impact we're making in someone else's life, it can help us feel more grateful for the blessings in our own lives.

And at the end of the day, taking a few minutes to reflect on what went well and what we're grateful for can help us end our day on a positive note.

When we're stuck, it's easy to feel like our lives lack purpose or direction. 

But by practicing gratitude, we can focus on the things that give our lives meaning, like our relationships, our passions, and our accomplishments.

In this podcast, I share with you three easily implemented daily gratitude practices. You won't want to miss the energy this will bring to your life.