#73 How Do I... Create a Daily Gratitude Practice That Actually Sticks?

Is gratitude journaling just woo-woo nonsense or can you really rewire your brain by writing it all down? In this practical “How Do I…” episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine get real about gratitude habits that actually work, even for skeptics and self-improvement dropouts.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why you do not need to win a gratitude competition to benefit from the science
• Harry’s “three things and done” system, and the surprisingly powerful effect of keeping it simple
• Connie’s journey from eye-rolling cynic to accidental gratitude practitioner, and how it started with coffee and silence
• How eating chia seeds and reframing “have to” as “get to” can flip your day around more than you think
• The flexible, non-shaming approach, easy enough for even the least zen people
• Why speaking fluent gratitude out loud can improve moods, yours and everyone around you
• Insights from James Clear about making tiny habits easy, enjoyable, rewarding, and obvious
• The secret to creating a ritual you will actually repeat instead of ditching it after two days

If you want a gratitude practice you will really stick with, instead of another abandoned notebook, this episode gives you permission to keep it simple, make it your own, and go easy on yourself.

This mini “How Do I…” episode is perfect for anyone curious about neuroscience, tired of hearing about gratitude journals, or ready to enjoy the little things.

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