Here are 15 different gratitude practices you can incorporate into your life:
- Dr. Bryan
- May 3, 2025
- 2 min read

Keep a Gratitude Journal: Dedicate a notebook or digital space to regularly list things you're grateful for. Aim for a few entries daily or a few times a week.
Gratitude Meditation: Take a few moments each day to mindfully reflect on things you appreciate. Focus on the feelings of gratitude as you think about them.
Express Thanks to Others: Make it a point to verbally thank people who have helped you, no matter how big or small their contribution.
Gratitude Jar: Keep a jar and write down things you're grateful for on small pieces of paper. Read them periodically for a boost of positivity.
Mental Subtraction: Imagine what your life would be like without something you currently have. This can highlight its value and increase your appreciation for it.
Savoring: Take the time to fully experience and appreciate pleasant moments as they happen. Engage all your senses and allow yourself to enjoy them.
Gratitude Walk: While walking, consciously notice the things around you that you can be grateful for – nature, architecture, the ability to move, etc.
"Three Good Things" Exercise: At the end of each day, identify three positive things that happened and reflect on why you're grateful for them.
Use Affirmations: Start or end your day by stating affirmations focused on gratitude, such as "I am grateful for all the good in my life."
Gratitude Letter: Write a heartfelt letter to someone who has made a significant positive impact on your life, expressing your gratitude. You can deliver it or simply writing it can be beneficial.
Count Your Blessings: Regularly take a mental inventory of the positive aspects of your life, from your health to your relationships to your opportunities.
Mindful Consumption: When enjoying food, a drink, or any sensory experience, take a moment to appreciate its taste, texture, or other qualities.
Turn Complaints into Gratitude: When you find yourself complaining, try to identify the opposite positive aspect that you can be grateful for.
Gratitude Partner: Share things you're grateful for with a friend or family member regularly. This can create a shared practice and boost accountability.
Practice Receiving: When someone offers help or a compliment, consciously receive it with gratitude, rather than deflecting or minimizing it.



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