Gratitude and Stress [Rerelease]

Keith and Laura dive into the realities of gratitude journaling and stress management. What begins as a conversation about the benefits of gratitude quickly evolves into an honest exploration of the challenges in making gratitude practices feel authentic and meaningful.

Despite feeling deeply grateful for her life and relationships, Laura finds it difficult to translate those feelings into words. She discusses the pressure to make her gratitude lists meaningful and the discomfort with what she calls “fake gratitude.” Laura’s reflections highlight the common experience of comparing oneself to others and feeling that gratitude must meet a certain standard. 

Keith views gratitude journaling as a tool to return to emotional “zero”-a state of equilibrium. He encourages noticing and appreciating small, everyday moments, and sees value in even simple gratitude practices. Keith also reflects on the importance journaling, free from comparison or performance, and the close connection between gratitude and joy.

Managing stress is a foundation of well-being. Laura and Keith encourage simplifying gratitude practices, and the value of noticing and appreciating small, everyday moments. Both hosts stress the importance of self-care, noting that taking care of oneself is essential to showing up for others. Laura offers practical stress management tools, including box breathing, PQ reps, tapping, and grounding exercises.

Gratitude can be a powerful, practical techniques for managing stress and finding joy in life.

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