A Better Way To Gratitude
Two exercises to take your gratitude practice to the next level!
Since you’re reading this, chances are that you’re into personal development and interested in wellness, well-being, and healthy living — and because of that you probably know about the importance and benefits of gratitude.
Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood, and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain, and risk of disease.
Because of that, experts can gratitude the “magic pill” for health and well-being.
There are a lot of ways to practice gratitude, to be and feel grateful: journaling, expressing gratitude out loud, expressing it to others, etc.
I’ve known about the benefits of gratitude and tried to practice it regularly for years, but I’ve always struggled with it — especially when I wasn’t feeling my best.
How can I be grateful if I’m struggling physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually?
Sure, I did my best to change my mental and emotional state by noticing and being grateful for small things in life, it worked a bit but it also felt a bit forced and ungenuine.
However, recently I found new ways to practice gratitude and I find them very helpful!
I’ve been watching a lot of content from Alex Hormozi and I love it: I love his energy, how he delivers the message, and his practicality: just helpful and practical stuff, no unnecessary baggage, fooling around, and bullsh*t.
I came across an Instagram Reel and TikTok video where he shared his way of practicing gratitude — 2 different but very similar ways.
1. The first one is Imagining that what you’re doing is the last time you’re doing it.
As Alex says, if you know that what you’re doing is the last time you’re doing it, you will probably appreciate it more.
If you appreciate them for that, they taste a bit sweeter and you’ll be more grateful for them.
2. The second way of practicing gratitude is “Gratitude from your 85-year-old self”.
Alex says: “Imagine you’re 85-year-old self like you’re really old and that you woke up today in your body as it currently is.
All of a sudden my morning coffee becomes this reliving of a moment that I have when I’m 85 years old.”
In recent weeks I tried both of these exercises and they’re very helpful!
They make me stop, reflect upon my present and current life, and create a sense of genuine gratitude in me.
So, if you’re struggling with gratitude — as Alex Hormozi or myself do — or you’re trying new ways to improve your general health and well-being, I would highly recommend trying them out!
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