Episode 20: Gratitude
Episode 20: Gratitude
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gratitude - Episode 20
gratitude - Episode 20
“Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God.” Camille has been feeling in the blahs lately with all of the things going on with COVID-19. A favorite book she read reminded her of a way to get out of the blahs: showing and practicing gratitude. During her research she finds that there are a ton of benefits to our mind and our body as we learn to appreciate our life and overcome our negative bias. Camille tells of different ways to start a gratitude practice, such as gratitude journals and gratitude jars. She also found some fun games you can play as a family to help them see the good things in their life. Hopefully this episode will help many of you as we learn to live with all the “new normals” of life during COVID-19 or anything else life may throw your way.
Show Notes:
not my Type - by Melanie jacobson
not my Type - by Melanie jacobson
This book is a great read and you can get it in paperback or kindle version from Amazon or also find it through Deseret Book. (If ordered through the above link on amazon I receive a commission at not extra cost to you.)
Gratitude unshackles us from toxic emotions
Gratitude helps even if you don’t share it.
Gratitude benefits take time.
Gratitude has lasting effects on the brain
“While not conclusive, this finding suggests that practicing gratitude may help train the brain to be more sensitive to the experience of gratitude down the line, and this could contribute to improved mental health over time. “
“Much of our time and energy is spent pursuing things we currently don’t have. Gratitude reverses our priorities to help us appreciate the people and things we do”
The Science Behind Gratitude (and How it can change your life) by Derrick Carpenter MAPP
"Robert Emmons suggests that focusing our gratitude on people for whom we’re thankful rather than circumstances or material items will enhance the benefits we experience. And while you’re at it, why not include others directly into your expression of gratitude? One Happify activity involves writing a gratitude letter to someone who had an impact on you whom you’ve never properly thanked. You could also share the day’s grateful moments around the dinner table. The conversations that follow may give you even more reasons to give thanks."
8 Ways to Have More Gratitude Everyday by Janet Miller
Don’t be picky appreciate everything
Find gratitude in your challenges
Practice Mindfulness
Keep a Gratitude Journal
Volunteer
Express yourself
Spend time with Loved ones
Improve your happiness in other areas of your life.
Be Calm with Tati
Be Calm with Tati
I referred to this website and podcast. It is a great listen and only 12 min.
https://www.becalmwithtati.com/10-ways-gratitude-improves-your-happiness/
She also gives 5 tips on how to develop more gratitude:
Savor positive experiences
Tell people what you appreciate about them
Volunteer and help others
Start a gratitude journal
Gratitude a Path to Happiness by Bonnie S. Parkin - (former Relief General Relief Society President for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) April 2007
Ideas on ways to implement a gratitude practice for you and with your family.
Gratitude Journal
Gratitude Jar
Gratitude Meditation
Write Thank you notes
Write an gratitude email to someone to start your day
Gratitude Poster
30 day gratittude prompt - can find on Pinterest
Gratitude walk or scavenger hunt
Gratitude Games - like pick up sticks or with M&Ms or Skittles. Assign a color some type of person, place or thing and you name something when you pick that color. Or do the same with a set of dice (or one die) assigning each number instead of a color.
Painting rocks with gratitude sentiments on them and put them around your neighborhood.
Gratitude Mobile
Decorate a Gratitude Jar
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