Gratitude Can Start with Your Feet
Gratitude practice requires practice.
The practice eventually leads to systems, habits, and routines that accelerate your growth and development. This practice of gratitude doesn’t come with a blueprint or an algorithm. Your practice is and should be unique to you, the user.
For me, my practice is rooted in the progress principle. Small actions and small wins create momentum and awareness for the meaningful work ahead.
Here is a look at my practice:
My day starts as soon as I wake. I get up immediately, no rollover, no snooze, no laying around for another minute or two, just wake.
Next, and arguably most important, my gratitude starts with my feet. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I smile. Yes, smile. The smile reminds me to be grateful for the abundance I have in my life.
As I make my way downstairs, I spot my notebook and book that I’m reading. The pen is there, the page is marked. I read. I write. Somedays quickly, other days more deeply. My structure is simple for writing, but it starts with three-four lines of gratitude.
Progress begins to build. This focus creates clarity. These small wins and emphasis on gratitude are putting me in charge of my thoughts, my plans, and my actions. I’m playing offense, not defense.
The practice helps me see more, experience more, and ultimately show up more intentionally for others.
You can do it too. Start with the idea of the practice of gratitude. It doesn’t need to be, nor should it be perfect.
Progress > Perfection.
What is your current practice? If you don’t have a gratitude practice, what will you try?