How To Shift Your Attitude With Gratitude In Minutes
(I'm happy to share this updated version of a post from several years ago with you as we approach another Thanksgiving weekend).
No matter how stressed out, overwhelmed or in a funk I may feel...when I remember to be grateful for something or someone in my life I instantly feel better. Even if it's just 2% better that's usually enough to swing me around to a more positive way of thinking and my attitude starts to shift.
There's always talk of gratitude this time of year and I appreciate the reminders. Can we ever put too much focus on practicing gratitude? I don't think so!
In this photo, I'm in one of my favorite Creative Oasis Spaces ~ Breckenridge, Colorado - hiking with my mom and dad. When I look at this photo, feelings of gratitude come flooding over me. Instantly I'm grateful for so much!
Special times I've spent with my awesome mom and dad
Calling Breckenridge, Colorado my home away from home for more than 18 years now
Having the strength, health and desire to hike
Appreciating the majestic beauty of nature
Hiking boots that have served me well for years
Want a creative way to tap into your own gratitude quickly and easily the next time you're feeling wound up, bummed out or knocked down by life?
Spark Gratitude with a Favorite Photo and Simple Creative Play
Find a favorite photo.
Set a timer for one minute and write down as many things as you can think of that you're grateful for inspired by the picture you chose.
Take a nice deep breath and really let the words you wrote sink in and allow yourself to truly feel the gratitude throughout your mind, body and spirit.
Enjoy some additional creative delight: Set a timer for 5 or 10 minutes and let yourself play with some free-form creative fun inspired by your photo, your words and your feelings of gratitude. For instance, you might collage a page in your visual journal, write a poem, doodle or enjoy some other creative activity. Pick something that sounds fun, easy and delightfully doable!
Spread the love around by sharing your creation with friends and family via e-mail, text, Facebook post or snail mail. (Who wouldn't love to received a gratitude reminder in the mail?)
Wishing you the very best this Thanksgiving weekend!