We spend too much time focusing on what’s not going well.
The problems we have.
The issues we face.
We don’t spend enough time in gratitude.
We rarely stay in a state of solution-seeking.
We forget to pause and be present to what’s perfect in any given moment.
We’re quick to get angry.
Frustrated.
Annoyed.
Which only serve to rob us of our joy.
I have made a commitment to myself to create deep fulfillment and happiness in my life. That’s one of my main goals for 2019.
One way I’m doing that is by focusing on gratitude. I started a new practice that I wanted to share with you because I’m already quickly reaping the benefits of doing this on a regular basis.
It’s really quite simple.
Before you go to bed tonight, write down 10 things you are grateful for that happened today.
That’s the key, to write your gratitude for the things that happened on that actual day.
It’s easy to be grateful for the big, global things of your life – your family, your home, your health, your job.
But the power is in those tiny, every day occurences that would otherwise go unnoticed.
When you do your gratitude in this way, you become more conscious of the positive moments you can collect throughout your day. It brings to your awareness all that you need to notice so that when you put pen to paper at the end of the day, the things you find just pour out of you.
I’ve been a proponent of gratitude for many, many years.
And it wasn’t until I was reading listening to the RISE podcast by Rachel Hollis that I found additional value and an important tweak to my habit.
I hope you find it as helpful as I have.
P.S. Podcasts have literally changed my life. It was while listening to a podcast that I decided my life’s work would be about helping women like you live to their full potential, and to experience love from the inside out.
Because I know how life-changing and empowering message can be, I’m so excited to launch my own podcast this month! Details will be coming soon, but mark your calendar for December 17th, and save space for me on your morning commute!
If you’re not on my email list, be sure to sign up now so you don’t miss a thing PLUS, as new subscriber, you will receive some amazing gifts and resources for you and your marriage.
What is a podcast you may ask? It’s like YouTube, but in audio only format. If you have an Iphone, it’s a pre-loaded App and contains a wealth of entertaining, informative, and inspirational content created by amazing people who have a message to share. So if you haven’t already done so yet, poke around there and see what you find!
Yours in relating well,
Dr. Chavonne
