In today's episode, Pamela and I discuss the power in expressing gratitude.

We define what gratitude is, and what it can look like in your life. We share stories of how gratitude allows us to connect positive dots in our own lives and how this cultivates a life outlook of being grateful.

We talk about the many benefits of expressing gratitude daily or weekly. The health benefits in the form of improved mental clarity, improved mood and mental health, as well as the many physical benefits (better health, stronger immunity, less aches and pains, and better sleep).

We also give some tactical ways in which you can develop a "gratitude practice" in your life. We give examples of what that can look like and how you can implement it.

Ending the episode we give a rundown, as well as an explanation as to why it's important to express gratitude and appreciation for yourself, even when it feels difficult.

Feeling grateful allows you to truly take stock of what your thankful for and what truly matters.

Time Stamps:

0:55 - What is gratitude?

2:00 - It's not the toxic positivity kind of thing.

4:20 - The science that backs up the benefits.

5:34 - Connecting the dots.

6:44 - How to cultivate a grateful life.

7:55 - Write in a "gratitude journal".

9:10 - Counting your blessings.

10:39 - Rewiring the brain to notice the good.

11:34 - Gratitude meditation.

12:20 - The physiological benefits of gratitude on our bodies.

14:16 - Batch gratitude.

17:12 - Appreciate yourself.

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.