Over the past month, we’ve been talking about the importance of Finding Joy, as a way to navigate life’s difficult and challenging times.

So far, we’ve reviewed the role that connection, kindness, and meaning can play in finding joy.

This week, during this season of giving thanks, we’d like to remind you of the benefits of creating a practice of gratitude in your life.

The research shows that gratitude can support you with things like improved sleep, overall well-being, decreased pain, and lowered blood pressure.

We’ve seen firsthand that creating a regular practice of gratitude can also help with things like burnout, grief, loneliness, work challenges, and relationship issues.

If you want to magnify the positive effects of gratitude, try sharing your daily practice with someone.

As you read through the suggestions below, consider what it might look like to add one or two of them into your days.

  • Each morning or evening, write down 1-3 things you’re grateful for.
  • Text, email, or call a buddy each day to share your gratitudes.
  • Put a daily reminder on your phone, to pause, breathe, and look for a gratitude.
  • Start off 1:1s or team meetings by asking people who or what they’re grateful for.
  • Create a gratitude board in a common work area where people can hang notes of appreciation.
  • Meet regularly with one or more friends or colleagues and share your gratitudes.
  • Write a note to someone who has had an impact on your life.
  • Thank your healthcare provider, child’s teacher, food server, or other people you appreciate. 

These are challenging times, and yet, there are things to be grateful for, everywhere we look.

There are big things, like having a job you love or nurturing relationships. And there are small things like having heat or enjoying the last of the autumn leaf colors.

If you’d like additional support, consider signing up for the Mayo Clinic’s Discover Gratitude Program.

What or who are you thankful for?

We are grateful for you!

Thank you for allowing us into your worlds
to learn and grow with you
on this journey.

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re struggling or are having persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest, we encourage you to reach out to your physician, therapist, or a local mental health line for support. It’s important to take good care of yourself.

If you’d like support
Finding Joy in your days,
contact us today.