“Joy is what happens to us when we allow
ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” Marianne Williamson
My final
stress management suggestion is to incorporate a daily gratitude practice. I often find myself dwelling on everything that is
going wrong in my life, especially when I am overwhelmed. In these times, I
find it really hard to look for the good in my life and to be grateful for all
that I have. I would therefore like to encourage you to develop a gratitude
practice. There are many ways to do this (just google “gratitude practice” for
other ideas), but my favorite is to keep a gratitude journal. Every night
before going to sleep write down three things from the day that you are
grateful for. For example, today I am grateful for an awesome yoga class, my
sweet cats that love to snuggle, and my laptop that makes it so easy to get
work done anywhere! This doesn’t have to be some deep, spiritual type journal
(unless that makes you happy). It is simply a way to ensure we are regularly
recognizing how many good things we really do have in our lives.
Click HERE to download a
pretty and simple way to record what you are thankful for. Print out as many
copies as you like. If you don’t have time to write these things down, don’t
worry, just take a moment to reflect on three things you are grateful for that
day or even share it with your partner, friend, or a family member. You will be
amazed at how much smaller your worries get when you take the time to be truly
thankful for all of the good things in your life.
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