We often hear about the neurological benefits of gratitude, but how do we turn those benefits into a daily practice? It can be built into a routine that only takes a few moments of your day, either through workout, your meal, or a relaxing coloring book with hearts!
In my yoga sessions, I close every class by asking students to think of three things they are grateful for. We acknowledge the body and health that allowed us to be present, and I conclude with a mantra I’ve lived by for years: "Trust your gut, trust your heart, trust your intuition."
I practice this same intentional gratitude in my art. When I draw, I breathe in gratefulness with every stroke. It is a generative act—a way of creating peace not just for myself, but for the viewer. It helps me regenerate.
Sometimes when I go on walks, I repeat ten syllable empowering sentences to help me keep track of my steps--"I am grateful that I can do my walk..." You can come up with your own.
For those looking for a way to build this gratefulness practice into their daily life, I’ve put together my "I Am Love" mantra coloring book. It’s designed to help you tap into that same sense of groundedness and self-regulation, even on the busiest days. https://a.co/d/0039VlRs
I’ve learned that gratitude isn't just a "feel-good" exercise; it is an active, structural tool for self-regulation. When we learn to stay present—to be right here, right now—we stop searching for the "greener grass" elsewhere.
What's your best grounding and gratefulness ritual? Below is an article that proves it has measurable benefits.
