Today, I’m going to cap off “mindfulness month” with a super important topic: gratitude.
There’s real science behind it – and how taking time to feel and express gratitude can actually help you reach your goals.
If you want to do some extra research-backed reading on this topic, here’s a link: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_motivates_us_to_become_better_people
I’m just going to hit the high points about how having a gratitude practice can help YOU.
You see, when you make the time to actively think about what you’re grateful for, it’s like doing a positivity reset for your brain and heart.
- It can lead you to see that you deserve positive things to happen in your life, and
- that you are capable of making them happen.
- It can help you feel better physically, with fewer symptoms of illness, and even
- help you to improve your relationships, do better in school and in your career, and so much more.
And here’s something really interesting …
People who regularly express gratitude are more motivated to engage in healthier activities that help them be more successful.
So, how do you build your gratitude muscles?
Idea #1: Keep a gratitude journal
It’s pretty simple. All you have to do is write down three things every day that you’re grateful for – taking a moment to really FEEL the gratitude as you write.
BUT … if you want to add a little “juice” to that, here’s something else to try:
Idea #2: The Subtraction Exercise.
Think about something important in your life – it could be a person, your health, something you’ve achieved, or an experience you’ve had.
Now … imagine your life without it.
What would be different? How would YOU and your day-to-day life be different?
Doing this exercise can help boost happiness and gratitude, according to researchers.
Powerful stuff!
Today, I’m grateful for:
1. My home and family.
2. My health and fitness
3. My amazing clients
4. Being able to spend time with people I care about this week
What are YOU grateful for? Email me back and let me know.
Thank you again for your support.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Lyonel Lumarque
www.GetLyonStrong.com
