7 Not-Cheesy Gratitude Practices
Photo by Quinn Corte, 2021.
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Here are 7 simple practices to try when you feel locked in a scarcity mindset (“I don’t have enough,” “I’m not good enough,” “I’ll be happier once I…”, “I used to have…”). They also help when you’re feeling a sense of manufactured urgency or when you’re comparing yourself to others.
I suggest choosing the prompt that intrigues you most and writing your answers down in a notebook. Answer the same prompt regularly for maximum benefit. I also think that morning and bedtime are great times to lean into gratitude. The first one I do quietly in my head every night as I lie in bed; it has been a game-changer for me.
Name 7 moments of sweetness from your day.
Name 7 things you feel lucky to have enough of…and why.
Name 7 things you have now that you used to want.
Name 7 things you’re grateful not to be struggling with right now.
Name 7 ways you took good care of yourself today.
Name 7 advantages to your current situation and season of life.
Name 7 things to savor about this moment if you died tomorrow.
A couple of these prompts were inspired by Nicole Antoinette, who makes a great self-reflection workbook you can purchase here.
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