When I was teaching children, one of the mums of my pupils (who is an amazing runner and person), suggested to me that a nice way to start the day with the right mindset was by asking the children what they are grateful for today, what is going to make today a great day, and what they are grateful for in general. It really did help get things off to a more positive start. Thanks for that tip, Sarah!
You can check out Sarah’s webpage here: www.simplifythegetgoing.com
There’s no doubt that practising gratitude leads to many benefits. Sometimes the things you take for granted deserve to receive gratitude: the food you receive at your table, the sunrise and sunset, the roof over your head, when you’re in good health, beautifully written music, your body getting you to that 1km or 21km on a run…just by showing an appreciation for the smallest or greatest of things you feel more interconnected with the world around you. I often feel gratitude in the beauty of nature when I take a photo, whether it is a dramatic landscape or just a single plant.
How about starting your day with a positive mindset by thinking about these 3 questions:
What am I grateful for?
What can I do today to show as an act of gratitude?
What is it about myself that I am grateful for?
Here’s some ideas to guide you:
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