𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀

"Acknowledging the good that you already have

in your life is the foundation for all abundance."

— Eckhart Tolle

Gratitude can be a conscious practice that shapes how we lead and live. While the upcoming holiday means different things to different people, gratitude can benefit us all.

Here are three simple ways to build gratitude into your daily routine:

1. Start each morning by writing down one thing you appreciate—big or small. This primes your mind to notice life's gifts as the day unfolds. External pressures, the news, and social media often focus on the negative. Reinforce the positive early in the morning to find more of it during the day.

2. Send a thank-you message to someone who made your day a little better. Recognition creates connection, and you'll both feel better for it.

3. Before bed, write down three things you accomplished today. These may be related to family, work, or community.

All three habits can be paired with existing habits (e.g., brushing your teeth) to make them easier to start.

When you make gratitude intentional, you'll become more aware of your strength, value, and the opportunities around you.

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I wrote this post with AI editing. Photo by Debby Hudson.

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