Practice Gratitude Everyday!

 As we embrace the beauty of the holiday season, our hearts are filled with gratitude. But why limit gratitude to just one day? Thanksgiving has come and gone. Let's extend the spirit of thankfulness throughout the weeks to come and explore how daily practices and essential oils can be powerful allies in our journey towards emotional well-being.

Did you know being thankful and grateful is healthy for us? Practicing gratitude is a powerful way to shift your focus toward the positive aspects of life, fostering a greater sense of well-being. Here are 10 gratitude practices, many you can incorporate into your daily routine. For each practice I am giving you my recommended essential oil for diffusing or to apply to reflex points to uplift and open your heart to joy.

✍️ Gratitude Journaling - Take a few minutes each day to write down things you are grateful for. This could include events, people, experiences, or even small moments. Reflecting on positive aspects of your day can cultivate a more grateful mindset. Recommended essential oil: Bergamot- diffusing Bergamot has uplifting and refreshing qualities, is known to promote a positive mood, and may contribute to a more optimistic outlook, enhancing feelings of thankfulness.

 🌅Morning Gratitude Ritual - Begin your day by expressing gratitude. Whether through meditation, prayer, or simply taking a moment to consciously acknowledge the things you are thankful for, starting your morning with gratitude can set a positive tone for the day. Recommended essential oil: Peppermint – An invigorating and refreshing scent to begin your day. Peppermint helps stimulate the mind and may contribute to mental clarity, allowing for a more focused and grateful mindset.

 🫙Gratitude Jar - Keep a jar or a box where you can drop notes expressing gratitude throughout the year. At the end of the year, read through these notes to reflect on the many positive moments and experiences. What a great way to celebrate a year well done and look forward to the next. Recommended essential oil blend: Align - Align your intentions of gratitude and cultivate a sense of peace and confidence.

 🚶🏽‍♂️Gratitude Walk - Take a mindful walk, either outdoors or indoors, and focus on things you are grateful for. It could be the beauty of nature, the ability to move, or the company of loved ones. This is great for emotional and physical health! Recommended essential oil blend: InTune- Aids with focus and is calming, relaxing, uplifting, and harmonizing.

 ❸Three Good Things - At the end of each day, identify three positive things that happened. They don't have to be monumental, even small victories or moments of joy count. Reflect on why they made you feel grateful. Recommended essential oil: Lavender - Known for its calming and soothing properties, lavender helps promote a sense of relaxation and emotional balance, creating an environment conducive to gratitude.

🙎🏻‍♀️Express Gratitude to Others - Take the time to tell people in your life that you appreciate them. It could be a friend, family member, colleague, or even a stranger who made a positive impact on your day. Recommended essential oil: Spearmint – The oil of confident speech can help you express your gratitude. On another note, I diffuse spearmint before I present to groups or give a class!

🧘🏽‍♂️Gratitude Meditation - Practice mindful meditation with a focus on gratitude. Take deep breaths and reflect on the things you are thankful for. This can help center your mind and cultivate a sense of appreciation. Recommended essential oil: Frankincense - Renown for its grounding and centering effects it supports emotional well-being and may help create a peaceful mindset, fostering feelings of gratitude.

🎯Gratitude Board - Create a visual representation of your gratitude by making a gratitude board. Include pictures, quotes, or notes that represent the things you are thankful for. Very much in keeping with a vision board. Display it in a place where you can see it daily. Recommended essential oil: Ylang Ylang – The oil to release the inner child. Creating a gratitude board may seem like something for kids, but it can be fun to do and will remind you each day of your blessings.

📆 Gratitude Challenges - Participate in gratitude challenges. Set a goal to find and acknowledge something you are grateful for each day for a set period of time. Share your experiences with others to create a sense of community. Recommended essential oil: Wild Orange – The oil of abundance will help you think outside the box and inspire you to create and share your gratitude challenge. 

😴 Nightly Reflection - Before going to bed, reflect on the positive moments of the day. Express gratitude for the good things that happened, even if the day was challenging overall. Recommended essential oil blend: Serenity – A powerfully calming oil that invites us to relinquish feelings of stress, anxiousness, and overwhelm. When we can relax we can focus on our positive moments, then Serenity will help us discover peace within and subsequently aid in a good night’s sleep. 

Gratitude is a personal practice. These are just suggestions. Find the method(s) that resonate with you and incorporate them into your routine to experience the transformative power of gratitude. You won’t regret it! 

Bonus Tip: Writing can also be away to express gratitude. Did I tell you, my newsletter devotee and friend, that I am thankful for you? Yes, I am thankful for each and every one of you that subscribe and read this newsletter, and to the many who take a moment to thank me each week! Isn’t gratitude wonderful!