BUILDING A HABIT OVER 30 DAYS

Welcome to my Podcast ‘HEART BEATS OF CHANGE’Thank you all for all your love and supportToday we are going deep into an interesting episode entitled, “BUILDING A HABIT OVER 30 DAYS”I was a deeply personal journey, an experiment of building a gratitude habit in 30 days.  It has been eye-opening, emotional and truly transformative.  This is about how a simple act can change everything.A few months ago, I was feeling overwhelmed with  Work stress, personal struggles and a feeling that totally I was missing out on happiness. One night as I was scrolling, I stumbled upon a quote,“Gratitude turns what we have into enough and more”This resonated deeply.I thought, why don’t I start a gratitude journal.Write down 5 things I was grateful for each day.  At first, it was cumbersome. I also felt too silly listing small things like a good cup of coffee or an encouraging word from a friend.  But I made it a point to somehow do it as I had started it.But slowly in two or three days, I noticed something, every day, my focus shifted. I began appreciating even very little moments like a warm sunshine on my face, a smile from a stranger, a calm moment etc., that shift started to lift my spirits and change my outlook. First let me tell you why this habit matters.Building this habit isn’t just about listing good things.  It’s about rewiring our brains to focus on abundance instead of scarcity.  It helps us to see the good among the chaos, reduce stress unknowingly and cultivate a mindset of gratitude and resilience.   I tell you friends, gratitude isn’t just a feeling, it’s a practice that rewires our brains for happiness. Midway through my 30 days, something unexpected happened, I was feeling down about a missed opportunity and I almost skipped my gratitude journal for about 3 days. But at the end of third day, I pushed through.That evening, I wrote about being grateful for the lessons learnt from failure. Surprisingly the next morning, I received a message from an old friend, one I hadn’t spoken to for quite some time, offering support and encouragement.  That moment made me realize how powerful this habit is.  It opened by eyes to the abundance around me and how my mindset impacts reality.Friends, gratitude can be expressed in countless ways, even for the smallest moments like appreciating the aroma of your morning coffee, the sound of birds chirping in the morning hours, or the simple act of stretching after wake up. Even appreciating the smooth flow of traffic or a helpful colleague’s smile can make a difference, only when we become mindful of these tiny moments, we realise how much beauty and kindness surround us every day.For those interested here is a list of 10 habits related to expressing gratitude for the small aspects of life, you can learn and cultivate in a month.- Morning Reflections.-Mindful Observation.-Gratitude journaling-Expressing Thanks.-Pause and Breaks.-Compliment others.-Limit complaints- Appreciate your Body.-Enjoy small pleasures.-Reflect before bed. In the first weekLay the foundation.In the second weekDeepen your Awareness.In the third weekIt’s about building consistency.In the fourth weekTry and make it your lifestyle.A few optional tips- Use remainder alarms to prompt habits.- Keep a dedicated gratitude journal or an app.- Be gentle with yourself if some days are missed. So, here I am, 30 days later, feeling more grounded, more grateful, and more hopeful. This simple habit has changed my lifein ways I never expected.  If you are considering startingsomething similar, I encourage you, just don’t wait, make a beginning and writedown your gratitude no matter how small. Over time, I tell you friends, youwill see the magic happen. Thanks for listening to my journey. Always remember gratitude isn’t just apractice, it’s a way of life.With this, it’s your host Leena Madansigning off requesting you all to stay grateful always.Bye  Bye.  Thank you all