94. Can You Choose Gratitude? Learn to Cultivate Here!

Ep 94. Is gratitude a choice? And, can it be cultivated? Some people say, gratitude is an attitude - and is impacted by your perspective. A positive mindset shift helps. But can you be grateful AND grieve loss at the same time? According to Gr8tfulChick, Larissa Traquair, we can! In this episode, you will learn...  How to set yourself up for success on the hard days Some surpirsing benefits of therapy while grieving loss - a spouse, a community, friends, or a beloved pet. Can you weep and walk forward? Larissa's advice to her younger self which may help your younger self too. What age needs the most love and healing? What is anticipatory grief and how does this help? More weird things to be grateful for... Check out Larissa at www.Gr8tfulChick.com Facebook: Gr8tful Tribe IG: Gr8tful Chick - Therapy Thoughts, Gratitude Challenges, Project Gr8tful and more! I met Larissa in Okinawa Japan and she is one crafty gal! She mixes her love of crafts, faithful walk with Jesus, and keeping it real, especially when life gets messy! Who will you share this podcast with today? No YouTube for live video on this one - respecting boundaries is essential!