4 Special Ways to Practice Gratitude Every day

We all have little moments that we may be subconsciously thankful for, but we rarely fully acknowledge. If you take the time to acknowledge these little things by practicing gratitude, you’ll feel more peace and joy. Practicing gratitude can have a huge impact on your overall happiness and you can do it in several different ways.

1.) Start an appreciation calendar.

Take a traditional hanging calendar or a planner, but just be sure that you have enough space on each day to write five things for which you are grateful. A calendar is a great format for appreciation because you can see every little thing that brings you gratefulness during an entire month.

2.) Write a handwritten letter.

Write a letter by hand to someone who you have never properly thanked. Take the time to write a true, heartfelt letter to one of these people. Let them know how your life has been changed because of their presence in it and express true thankfulness.

3. Turn gossiping sessions into gratefulness sessions. 

When you meet your friends, instead of gossips or complaints, make an effort to share the positive highlights of your week. This gives you the opportunities to voice gratefulness and celebrate the good things together.

4. Think of everything as a gift. 

One great way to transform the seemingly small parts of life into opportunities for gratitude is to frame everything as a gift. Rather than thinking of your morning cup of coffee as just a cup of coffee, think of it as a gift of coffee. Once you change your language surrounding the smaller parts of your day, the gratitude and joy will follow.