036: Gratitude: 6 Ways To Practice It During Chaotic Times

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Today I'm joined by my husband and we are talking all about gratitude! Gratitude is so much more than a "thank you" when someone does something for you or gifts you something. It's a positive emotion that can spread like wildfire when cultivated! We are going to share some of the ways we practice gratitude in our life (hint: it's more than lists and journals!), what prompted us down this path, and a gratitude challenge for you this week! If you want a longer challenge, check out my 30 day gratitude challenge here.  IN THIS CONVERSATION WE COVER What is gratitude? How to handle gifts and things you don't want during the holidays while still expressing gratitude How to bring the energy of gratitude towards things you're struggling with The importance of shifting your focus from a negative to a positive using gratitude (and how to do it) Finding the lesson in any situation to cultivate more gratitude The importance of compliments Rachel's challenge for you this week: remove yourself from any gossip, complaining, or criticizing conversations or transmute the conversation by using this tactic for combating negativity with love Eric's challenge for you this week: stand up and say out loud one thing you're truly grateful for that you've been struggling with, go deep!  RESOURCES 30 day gratitude challenge here How To Respond With Love To Negativity If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to share it and tag me on Instagram @theconfusedmillennial so I can see! Subscribe, rate, and review the Podcast here.