Creating A Life of Joy Through Gratitude — Carol Adamski

Key Takeaways: Why is gratitude so important for Carol and how did she get into this line of work? Gratitude is available to anyone, but so many people dismiss the gratitude. When we think about the "wow of life," it strengthens our immunity. Break the patterns of obsessive thoughts through a quick gratitude practice! Gratitude can turn chaos into order and a house into a home. Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll be happy when…" When you are grateful for what you have now, you are more likely to create and be productive. What are some of the benefits of a gratitude practice? What do you do if you're fearful of the uncertainty? Carol reads a couple of poems to help remind us why gratitude is so important! How can you begin a gratitude practice? It first starts with an intention. It doesn't take more than a few minutes to write three to five things that you're grateful for! Write a gratitude jar. When you pull things out of it, you're going to be pretty amazed! Carol shares examples of what you can be grateful for. You can grow younger naturally just by appreciating those around you.   Episode Summary: Carol Adamski lives in gratitude, but what does that look like? Carol shares how to develop a consistent gratitude practice and some of the benefits/rewards you'd receive in just a short amount of time. You'd be surprised by just how easy (and quick!) it is to write down the things you're grateful for.   Guest Bio: For years, Carol Adamski has been a professional and life coach, trainer, and retreat leader both nationally and internationally. She works primarily with women on enhancing presence, authentic and effective communication, internal strength and peace, resilience, leadership skills, honoring the wisdom within, and living in the joy of gratitude.   At an early age, Carol found a natural home in "gratitude" and it has become a way of living from the heart. In 2012, in order to reach more people, she developed a website called Gratitude Habitat now with a prominent presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson's Free Youthful Aging eGuide FREE GIFT: Robynbenson.com/gift Connect with Jodi: Gratitudehabitat.com & 20% discount on the Art of Appreciation E-Course.   Quotes:   "People forget or don't know the power of the practice. With practice, it becomes a way you see life."   "That's what I love about gratitude, it's available to everyone. It only takes a few minutes and we can see a brightness in our lives."   "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace today, and creates a vision of tomorrow."   "It's so important that we acknowledge each other. These are the things that have ripple effects that we don't even see."