Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway of grace. – Arianna Huffington
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Let’s start today’s conversation with a question. How do you express self-gratitude? Self-gratitude is defined as being grateful for yourself, what you have, and the life around you. A simple act of expressing self-gratitude is powerful and can be compared to concepts, such as self-care or self-love.
AMAZON RESOURCE #1 – Gratitude Journal
7 WAYS TO EXPRESS SELF-GRATITUDE
When gratitude becomes an essential foundation in our lives, miracles start to appear everywhere. – Unknown Author
Self-gratitude is a lifestyle that you choose. Overtime, choosing gratitude means choosing joy for your life. It’s a choice that requires constantly renewing of your mind with truth, setting your heart to inspire others with creativity from within, and disciplining your tongue to speak words that reflect God’s goodness and His grace. Keep in mind there are limitless ways to express self-gratitude. For the sake of time, here’s my 7 favorite ways to express self-gratitude:
- Keep a gratitude journal full of favorite lists, artwork or memories.
- Take a walk and notice the beauty in nature each day.
- Smile more often and compliment yourself in the mirror.
- Watch inspiring videos or listen to uplifting podcasts.
- Include an act of kindness in your life each day.
- Tell someone you love them and how much you appreciate them.
- Live mindfully in the present, not worrying about the past or future.
As you can see, gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside no matter what you might be going through in life. Believe it or not, gratitude changes the way we start the day, spend the day, and look back on the day.
AMAZON RESOURCE #2 – The Gratitude Journal for Women
JOURNAL PROMPTS
It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. – Unknown Author
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and be patient with yourself. Ready, set, write!
- What’s a simple pleasure that you’re grateful for?
- What’s something about your body or health that you’re grateful for?
- What’s a tradition that you’re grateful for?
- What’s one of your personality traits that you’re grateful for?
- What mistake or failure are you grateful for?
- What skill(s) do you have that you’re grateful for?
- Write about some place you’ve been that you’re grateful for.
- What’s something that you’re grateful to have today that you didn’t have a year ago?
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS & COMMENTS
Be the change you want to see in the world by making self-gratitude a part of each day. If we all practice gratitude more regularly, the world will be a better place. How do you plan to express self-gratitude in your life? Please share your thoughts in the comment section.
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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Dear Latisha,
I enjoyed today’s ” exercise ” !
Lots to think about !
Thanks !
A gratitude journal is such an excellent way to express appreciation for yourself, and I love that you included saying it out loud too! I often speak my affirmations into a mirror, thanking my body and mind for helping me navigate this thing we call life.
Hi
One of the best to attract good thing to life is to express self gratitude. Thanks for posting this.
Expressing gratitude is so important in everyday life and it has helped me have a more positive mindset x
These are great ways to express self gratitude, definitely something I would like to work on more. Thank you for sharing! x