Create and Cultivate a Gratitude Practice

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Writing Gratitude Down

1. Carve out some time to reflect on your life and what and who brings your heart joy and ease. It doesn’t have to be a big chunk of time, but it’s best if you can find a space and time when you’re not distracted by your phone or other interruptions.
2. Notice how you feel as you think about the people, events, places, or things for which you feel gratitude. Notice how is your body reacts when you focus on them.
3. Now, write! Create a list of whatever makes you grateful.
4. Resist the urge to censor or judge your list. Nothing is too small—whether it’s a sliver of a moment of happiness or a nuzzle from a beloved pet, if you’re feeling grateful, it belongs on your list.

Make It a Practice

Writing a gratitude list is a great way to care for yourself, but you will get better results if you develop a practice and do it regularly."

Read the complete article available at Psychology Today!

Reflection:

What are you grateful for?

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