The Three Minute Morning Gratitude Routine You Need
Taking time to actively practice gratitude sounds enticing for so many reasons! Studies show practicing gratitude can help you:
Be Happier
Feel More Hopeful
Feel Less Stressed
Sleep Better
Improve Relationships
So, why aren’t we all practicing?
Sometimes, it can seem like a chore. Yet another thing you have to do. And some practices can be very timely. That can make it feel stressful, which completely defeats the purpose!
So, I’ve found a balance with a quick (~3 minute) weekly morning practice that starts my day with a positive, happy outlook.
The Three Minute Morning Gratitude Routine
Step 1: Self-Guided Breathing With or Without Tibetan Singing bowl (~30 to 60 Seconds)
Use this time to simply focus on the breath and as you breathe in think Today will be a beautiful day full of opportunity (this can vary but recently this has been my mantra)
Step 2: Jot down one thing you’re grateful for down and put it in your gratitude jar (~30 Seconds)
Grab an empty vase or bowl and put it somewhere in sight. Grab a piece of paper and pen. Each day add to the bowl. When it’s full read what you’ve written and restart!
Step 3: Fill out one page of a prompted gratitude journal (~2 Minutes)
Linking My Two Favorites:
And… you’re done!
Committing to this three minute routine has made such an impact on my mindset. It’s short enough that I won’t skip it but long enough that I feel the effects, especially overtime.
I hope this has been helpful to you and please let me know if you have any questions about the steps above!