Hello, and welcome. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. Right now, between the holidays and the tail end of December, you might be feeling a little wrung out, like someone squeezed all the juice out of an orange and forgot to refill it. That's okay. Today, we're going to practice gratitude not as some cheerleading exercise, but as a genuine way to find the good stuff that's still right there in front of you.

Let's start by settling in. Find a place where you can sit comfortably, even if it's just on the edge of your bed or in your car during a lunch break. No judgment here. Go ahead and close your eyes whenever you feel ready. Take three deep breaths with me. In through your nose, feeling the cool air. Out through your mouth. One more. And one more. Good.

Now, I want you to think about three small moments from today or yesterday that you might have almost missed. Not the big stuff. I'm talking about the tiny things. Maybe it was the warmth of your coffee mug in your hands. The way someone smiled at you. A song that made you pause. Whatever it was.

Bring the first moment into your mind's eye. Don't force it, just let it come gently, like a photograph developing. Notice what you see, what you feel in your body when you remember it. There's a natural gratitude that happens when we slow down enough to actually pay attention. It's not fake; it's just honest observation.

Now move to the second moment. And then the third. As you sit with each one, let yourself feel the texture of appreciation. Not as an obligation, but as a real recognition of the good that found you, even on a day that might have felt heavy.

Here's what I want you to do today. Before bed tonight, take just two minutes and jot down those three small moments. Nothing fancy. A sentence. A phrase. This creates a little anchor you can return to whenever the day feels thin.

This is what gratitude practice really is. It's training your brain to catch the light, not because life is always light, but because the light is always there if we know where to look.

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Welcome, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, it's December twenty-fourth, and I imagine some of you are caught between joy and overwhelm right now. Maybe there's family stress, maybe you're exhausted from all the hustle, or maybe you're just noticing how fast this year has zoomed by. Whatever brought you here today, you're in exactly the right place. Let's spend the next few minutes together, finding some genuine gratitude—not the performative kind, but the real, grounding kind that actually makes you feel better.

Let's start by getting comfortable. Sit somewhere that feels safe, feet on the ground if you can. And just take one deep breath with me. In through your nose, out through your mouth. One more time. Notice how your body settles even just a tiny bit. Good.

Now, I want to guide you through something I call the Five Senses Gratitude Scan. It's simple, and it works because it anchors your mind to what's actually here, right now, instead of spinning about what's missing or what's hard.

Close your eyes if that feels okay. Let's start with what you can see in your mind's eye. Think of one thing you saw today that brought even a flicker of light—a sunrise, a smile, a text from someone you love. Don't force it. Just wait. Notice it. Feel a whisper of gratitude for that image. Let it settle in your chest.

Now, what can you hear right now? Maybe it's silence, maybe it's traffic or loved ones nearby. What sound, even a small one, are you grateful for today? Maybe it's music, maybe it's someone's voice. Just listen and feel the gratitude bloom.

What about touch? Is there something soft near you? Feel it. Notice the warmth of your own hands, the chair beneath you. Gratitude for the simple miracle that you can feel at all.

Taste. Can you remember something delicious you experienced today? Let that flavor return to your awareness, even just as a memory. Let yourself smile at that.

Finally, smell. If you can't recall a specific scent, that's fine. Just appreciate your ability to smell when something beautiful comes your way.

Take one more conscious breath, and when you're ready, gently open your eyes.

Here's your practical gift for today: tonight, before bed, write down one thing from each sense. Just one sentence each. This becomes your personal evidence that joy and gratitude exist, even on complicated days.

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Hello, and welcome. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, it's December twenty second, right in that sweet spot between the holidays where everything feels a little rushed, a little chaotic, maybe a little overwhelming. The shopping's done or it's not, the family's arriving or you're heading out, and somewhere in all of that, you might be wondering where your joy went. Today, we're going to find it together through gratitude. Not the polished, Instagram-perfect kind, but the real, messy, life-changing kind.

Let's begin by finding a comfortable seat somewhere quiet. You can be on your couch, in your car during a lunch break, wherever feels safe. Shoulders dropping away from your ears. Feet grounded. Now, take a breath in through your nose for a count of four, and exhale for six. Again. In for four, out for six. Let that exhale be longer than the inhale, like you're releasing all the to-do lists and the "shoulds" with each breath. One more time. Beautiful.

Now, I want you to think about something small that happened today. Not the big stuff. The tiny, forgettable moments. Maybe it was the way your coffee tasted this morning, the perfect warmth in your hands. Maybe someone smiled at you. Maybe you didn't trip on the stairs, which, let's be honest, is a win in December. Picture that moment like you're holding it in your palm. Notice what you felt in your body when it happened. A little spark of ease? A softness in your chest?

Here's where the magic happens. Gratitude isn't about forcing yourself to be happy despite the chaos. It's about noticing that these small, bright moments are still there, still happening, underneath everything else. Like stars are still shining even when it's cloudy. The more you look for them, the more you find them.

Take one more deep breath and gently open your eyes. Here's your challenge for today: Find three of those tiny moments. A warm sip. A kind word. The sun through a window. Don't overthink it. Just notice. Because when you start training your mind to spot the good, even the very small good, your entire nervous system shifts. Happiness becomes less about chasing something impossible and more about waking up to what's already here.

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Hey there, it's Julia. Welcome back, friend. I'm so glad you're here.

You know, mid-December has this funny way of pulling us in a hundred directions at once, doesn't it? The holidays are either ramping up or wrapping down, and somewhere in between, it feels like the world's asking for your attention, your energy, your presence everywhere except where you actually are. So if you're feeling a little scattered today, a little overwhelmed, you're not alone. That's exactly why we're here together.

Let's start by just arriving. Find a comfortable seat—couch, chair, floor, doesn't matter. Feet flat if you can. Let your shoulders drop away from your ears. And take one deep breath with me. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Good. One more. Feel that? That's you, showing up for yourself. That matters.

Now, I want to walk you through something I call the Three Good Things practice, and it's genuinely my favorite because it's simple and it actually works. Here's the beautiful part: gratitude isn't about forcing yourself to be thankful for everything. It's about noticing what's already working, what's already good, even in the messy, complicated middle of things.

So settle in. Close your eyes if that feels right. And think about today. Not your whole life, not your whole year, just today. What's one small thing that went well? Maybe it was a warm cup of coffee that tasted exactly right. Maybe it was someone who smiled at you. Maybe it's just that you're breathing. Whatever it is, notice it. Really picture it. What did it feel like in your body? Where do you feel the warmth of that moment right now?

Now another one. A second good thing. Let yourself linger here for a moment. Feel the texture of it.

And one more. A third good thing. And as you hold these three things in your mind's eye, I want you to notice something: these moments were available to you all day. You lived through them. Your brain might have zoomed past them, chasing the next thing, but you were there. And that's the magic of gratitude practice. It's not about creating happiness out of thin air. It's about training your attention to land on the good that's already here.

Take a deep breath and gently open your eyes.

Here's what I want you to carry with you today: tonight, before bed, do this again. Just three things. Notice how your attention starts to shift, how your brain begins scanning for the good instead of the gaps.

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Welcome back, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, mid-December can feel like you're running on fumes, right? The year's almost done, and there's this weird pressure to feel grateful when honestly, you might just feel tired. So today, we're going to flip that script. We're not forcing gratitude. We're discovering it. Let's begin.

Find yourself somewhere quiet, where you can sit comfortably for the next few minutes. Maybe that's your couch, a park bench, or even your car. Wherever you are is exactly right. Now, let's settle in together. Take a deep breath in through your nose, feeling the cool air fill your chest. Hold it for just a moment. Then exhale slowly, like you're blowing out candles one by one. Do that three times with me. Breathing in calm. Breathing out tension. Good.

Now, I want you to think about something simple. Not the big, impressive things. Not your dream vacation or your goal salary. I want you to think about something small that happened today. Maybe it was the way your coffee tasted this morning. Maybe someone held a door. Maybe you found a song you loved. Don't force it. Just notice what comes to mind. Sit with that moment like you're holding it in your hands.

Here's what I've learned after years of teaching this: gratitude isn't about toxic positivity or pretending everything's wonderful. It's about noticing what's real. It's like looking through a microscope at your day instead of a telescope. Everything becomes visible.

So hold that small moment. Now ask yourself gently, why does that matter? What did it give you? Was it comfort? Connection? A tiny spark of joy? Notice how your body feels when you acknowledge this. There might be a softness in your chest, or warmth in your hands. That's gratitude waking up inside you.

As you move through the rest of your day, here's my challenge: collect three small things. Not perfect things. Real things. Your favorite sip of tea. A text from someone you care about. Even just making it through a difficult moment. Notice them like you're a detective of daily gifts. When you write them down tonight, you'll be amazed at how full your day actually was.

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Hey there, friend. I'm Julia, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, we're right in the thick of December, aren't we? That beautiful, chaotic, sometimes overwhelming time when everything feels urgent and the days blur together. Maybe you woke up this morning feeling like there's never quite enough—enough time, enough energy, enough reasons to feel genuinely happy. If that's you, take a breath. You're in exactly the right place.

So let's settle in together. Find a spot where you can sit comfortably, feet on the ground if possible. Not rigid, just grounded. Maybe crack a window if you can, let some fresh air remind you that you're alive right now, in this moment. No other moment matters for the next few minutes but this one.

Now, I want you to take three deep breaths with me. In through your nose, slow and steady, like you're smelling fresh bread baking. Hold it gently. Then exhale through your mouth, releasing whatever you're carrying right now. Again. One more time. Good.

Here's what we're going to do. I want you to think about three things, and they don't have to be big. They can be small. Microscopic, even. Maybe it's your morning coffee, the way your pet greeted you, a text from someone who made you laugh. Close your eyes if that feels right. Picture that first thing. Where are you? What do you see? Now really feel it. Notice the texture, the smell, the way it made your body feel. Gratitude isn't this grand, sweeping emotion—it's the quiet warmth of noticing something good actually happened to you.

Move to the second thing. Maybe it's something about your body. Your hands that carried you through yesterday. Your eyes that got to see something beautiful. Your heart that kept beating even on hard days. Sit with that for a moment. Feel the gratitude settle into your chest like warmth.

And one more. This one might be about a person, a moment, a tiny victory. Whatever it is, let yourself genuinely appreciate it. No forcing it. Just notice: this was good.

Here's my tip for carrying this into your day. Keep a little notebook, or just use your phone notes app. Tonight, write down three gratitude moments. Not in a forced way—just three things you genuinely noticed that were good. That's it. Do it tomorrow too. Watch what happens when you look for things worth appreciating. You'll start finding them everywhere.

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Hello, and welcome. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. Whether you're squeezing this practice in between meetings, or you've carved out a quiet moment for yourself, know that you're already doing something beautiful just by showing up. Take a breath with me. You deserve this.

It's mid-December, and I know what that feels like. The days are shorter, the to-do lists are longer, and somewhere between the holiday shopping and the year-end scramble, it's easy to feel like you're running on fumes. Maybe you're wondering what there even is to be grateful for right now. And that's exactly why we're here together.

Let's settle in. Find a comfortable seat, somewhere you can let your shoulders drop away from your ears. Feel your feet on the ground, your body supported by whatever's holding you up. There's no perfect posture, no way to do this wrong.

Now, breathe naturally. In through your nose for a count of four, and out through your mouth for a count of four. Feel the cool air coming in, the warm air going out. Let your body know it's safe to slow down.

Here's what I want you to do. Think of something small. Not the big, obvious stuff. Not your family or your health, though those matter. I'm talking small. Maybe it's the way sunlight hits your coffee cup in the morning. The text from a friend that made you smile. The way your body feels when you stretch. The fact that you remembered to drink water today. These tiny moments are actually where joy lives.

Close your eyes now and picture that one small thing. Really see it. What colors are there? What textures? If you can hear it or feel it or taste it, let all of that flood in. This is gratitude, not as obligation, but as doorway. When you're grateful for the small stuff, you're training your nervous system to spot kindness everywhere.

Here's the truth I've learned: gratitude isn't about feeling happy first and then being grateful. It's the other way around. Gratitude creates happiness.

So here's what I want you to do today. Pick one tiny thing each hour, something you normally rush past, and pause. Really notice it. That's your practice. That's how you rewire your brain toward joy.

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Hey there, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, we're right in the thick of December, and I'm guessing your mind might be doing that thing where it's bouncing between a hundred different things at once. Holiday stress, year-end deadlines, the pressure to feel a certain way about it all. But here's the thing: you showed up today, and that's already a win. So let's take this time together to find what's actually good about right now.

Let's start by getting comfortable wherever you are. You don't need to sit in any special way. Just find a position where your body feels like it can settle. Maybe uncross your legs, let your shoulders drop away from your ears. Good. Now, take one really deep breath in through your nose, feeling that cool air, and slowly release it. Again. One more time. And notice how your body is already shifting. That's the magic we're going to work with today.

Now I want you to think about three things right now, in this moment, that you might normally overlook. I'm not talking about the big stuff. I mean the small, ordinary things. Maybe it's the fact that your eyes are working right now, letting you see light and color. Maybe it's that you have a place to sit, or a beverage nearby, or someone who sent you a text today. Maybe it's just that this breath happened without you having to think about it.

Take your time with each one. Let yourself really feel it, not just think it. Notice where you feel gratitude in your body. Is it warmth in your chest? A softness in your face? Just notice without judging.

Here's the secret nobody tells you: gratitude isn't about forcing positivity or ignoring hard things. It's about training your brain to see what's actually there alongside the struggle. And when you do this regularly, you start moving through your days with softer eyes. Things hurt less. You're less lonely.

So here's your practice for today: pick one small thing each time you transition between activities. Moving from your desk to lunch? One thing. Heading to bed? One thing. Just one. Keep it real and specific. Your body will thank you.

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Hello, and welcome. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, it's December, and the world is moving fast right now. Holiday pressure, year-end stress, that nagging feeling that we're supposed to be grateful but also somehow getting everything done. Sound familiar? Well, today we're going to slow down together and remember what gratitude actually feels like—not as something we should do, but as something we get to experience.

So let's settle in. Find a comfortable seat, somewhere you won't be disturbed for the next few minutes. You can close your eyes if that feels right, or just soften your gaze downward. There's no perfect way to do this. You're already doing it right by showing up.

Now, let's start with your breath. Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of four. Feel the cool air entering. Hold it for just a moment. And exhale completely through your mouth. One more time. In through the nose. Out through the mouth. Good. Feel your shoulders dropping just a little bit.

Here's what we're going to do together. I want you to think of three small things from today. Not the big achievements or the major wins. I'm talking small. Maybe it was the warmth of your coffee mug in your hands. The sound of someone's laughter. A moment when you didn't have to rush. Don't overthink this. Just let three things surface.

Take the first one. Notice what it feels like in your body when you remember it. Where does gratitude live? Is it warmth in your chest? A softening around your eyes? Breathe into that sensation. Really let it land.

Now the second thing. Pause with it. Let yourself actually feel thankful, not just think it. There's a difference. When you truly feel gratitude, your nervous system knows. Your whole body relaxes a little.

And the third. Sit with this one. These three small moments—they're evidence. Evidence that even on chaotic days, even during stressful seasons, beauty and goodness are still happening. They're not loud. But they're there.

Throughout today, I want you to carry this forward. Pick one moment—just one—and really taste it. That's your practice. Not forced gratitude. Real gratitude.

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Welcome, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. December can feel like drinking coffee through a fire hose, can't it? The holidays are in full swing, expectations are climbing, and somewhere between the shopping lists and the family gatherings, we forget to notice what's actually going right. Today, we're going to fix that together. Let's find some happiness hiding in the small things you might've missed.

Go ahead and settle into a comfortable position, somewhere you won't be interrupted for the next five minutes. Your couch, a chair, the floor—honestly, anywhere works. Take a moment to feel your body making contact with whatever's supporting you right now. That solid, reliable support is always there. Now, let's breathe together. Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of four, feeling your belly expand like a balloon filling with air. Hold it gently for a beat. Then exhale through your mouth for four counts, releasing everything you're carrying. Do that one more time. Good.

Now, I want you to think about something small that happened today. Not the big wins or the major milestones. I'm talking about the tiny, forgettable moments. Maybe it was the exact temperature of your shower, or the way someone smiled at you in passing, or that one song that came on shuffle. Whatever it was, just let it float into your mind without forcing it. Don't judge whether it's significant enough. The magic of gratitude isn't about dramatic moments. It's about training your brain to spot the good stuff that's already there, like finding pennies in your coat pocket.

Feel that moment in your body. Where does it live? Your chest? Your shoulders? Your hands? Let yourself genuinely feel the small warmth of it. Gratitude isn't just a thought we think. It's something we feel, experience, embody. When we do this consistently, we're literally rewiring our brains toward happiness. Scientists call it positivity bias, but I call it learning to see with grateful eyes.

As you move through the rest of your day, keep this practice alive. Pick one more small moment to pause and truly notice. One meal, one conversation, one moment of quiet. Don't overthink it. Just stop, breathe, and feel grateful for whatever that is.

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