It's Time For A Gratitude Practice!

Start (and Keep) a Gratitude Practice — Even After November

We’re a week into November, and this is when many of us start thinking more about gratitude. I’m a big believer that gratitude isn’t just for one month—it’s a daily practice that can change how you feel, how you think, and how you show up. My goal is to help you start now and keep it going long after November ends.

What is a gratitude practice?
It’s simply choosing to notice what’s good—on purpose—every day. Then take it one step further and write it down. When you train your brain to look for the positive (or to find the lesson inside something hard), you build a habit that boosts overall happiness and resilience.

A few science-backed benefits of gratitude:

  • Improves physical and psychological health

  • Reduces stress and enhances sleep

  • Builds empathy, mental strength, and emotional toughness

  • Strengthens relationships

  • Increases overall happiness

How to Start (5 Minutes a Day)

Every morning, look back at the last 24 hours and write down five specific things you’re grateful for. Keep them small and recent: a new coffee flavor, a good night’s sleep, a quick walk, a laugh with your kid, a quiet moment. Even on tough days, find five.

Once a month, spend 20–30 minutes listing everything you’re grateful for—from the big (family, health, home) to the tiny (warm socks, sun on your face). Aim for 100+ items. You’ll be amazed by how much good is already in your life.

Finding the Good When It’s Hard

There will be days when gratitude feels impossible. That’s normal—and it’s exactly when the practice matters most. Remember: There is always something to be grateful for. Here are a few reframes to help:

  1. Car accident + late to work: Grateful you’re okay, that you have a car, and a job to be late to.

  2. Painful conflict or breakup: Grateful for clarity, for the chance to heal, and to set better boundaries.

  3. Losing a loved one: Grateful for the love you shared, the time you had, and the memories that remain.

  4. Flight delay: Grateful you got to travel—and that safety comes first.

  5. Getting sick: Grateful for a body that’s working to heal you.

  6. Didn’t get the promotion: Grateful to be considered—ask for feedback. Feedback is a gift.

  7. Water heater breaks: Grateful to have a home, plumbing, and a place to rest.

If you’re ready to shift your mindset and feel happier, start your gratitude practice today.

7-Day Gratitude Challenge (Free)

Use my 7-Day Gratitude Worksheet to track your week. The first exercise takes about 20–30 minutes; daily entries take 3–5 minutes. Small time, big impact.
Download it here: Get Your Gratitude Worksheet

P.S. Share this link with friends or family and do the challenge together. Hold each other accountable and watch how much brighter life feels when you all start looking for the good.

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