What are you grateful for today?

Have you ever been asked that question? Have you ever asked yourself that question?

A "gratitude practice" formalizes this investigation.  It encourages you to take the time on a regular basis to recognize what you are grateful for and to write it down in a consistent place so that you can truly "see" it.  It is a great way to begin or end the day and can reduce stress by bringing positive thoughts to the forefront.  Take a deep breath and take stock of your internal and external environments.  In the past week I have been grateful for: a sunny day, my beautiful home, my supportive husband, my friends, my health, and my passion for health coaching.


A colleague, Lorraine Miller has coined the term "Vitamin G": gratitude is a supplement as essential as Vitamin C for our wellness.  Her journal-"From Gratitude to Bliss" (available on amazon.com) is a great tool to both begin and maintain a gratitude practice.  


I believe that this practice has changed my bio-chemistry--my synapses are firing differently and ideas are flowing.   I'm grateful!