As the holidays approach and life gets busier🏃🏻‍♂️, it’s easy to focus on what needs to be done instead of pausing to appreciate what already is.😮‍💨  Gratitude isn’t just something to express on Thanksgiving 🦃, so here are a few easy ways to weave it into your everyday routine:

☀️Start Your Morning with a Thankful Thought

Before you check your phone or dive into your to-do list, take one quiet moment to think of something you’re grateful for. Starting your day with gratitude sets a calm, positive tone for everything that follows.

📝Keep a Gratitude Journal (or Notes App List)

You don’t need a fancy notebook, just jot down three things, big or small, you’re thankful for each day.  Looking back on these lists over time can remind you just how much goodness fills your life, even on the hard days.

🗣Express It Out Loud

Say thank you and mean it. Tell your loved ones, coworkers, or even the barista that you appreciate them. A genuine thank you can brighten someone else’s day while deepening your own sense of connection. Gratitude grows when it’s shared.

🙏🏼Find Gratitude in the Everyday Moments

Sometimes the most ordinary moments hold the most meaning: a peaceful walk, dinner at the table, your child’s laughter. The more you notice those little things, the more joy you’ll find in your daily life.

🤔Reflect Before Bed

End your day the same way you began, by pausing for a moment of gratitude. Think about one good thing that happened, no matter how small. Even on tough days, finding one bright spot helps shift your perspective and ease your mind before sleep.

Practicing gratitude doesn’t mean everything in life is perfect. It means learning to find light ✨ in the middle of it all. When we make gratitude a habit, we stop waiting for joy to find us and start creating it ourselves, one small moment at a time. 🤗