Episode 141 Finding Your Gratitude with Kevin Monroe

John talks to Kevin Monroe — gratitude expert, creator and curator of the Grateful App, founder of X Factor Consulting, keynote speaker, emcee, host of the Gratitude Encounter Moments Podcast, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Kevin's intro [05:49] - Kevin's journey to becoming the World's Gratitude Coach [15:28] - The distinction between gratitude and thankfulness [17:31] - The significant impact of expressing genuine appreciation to others [20:04] - "I'm Grateful For You" cards [21:28] - How the "I'm Grateful For You" cards impact people [24:53] - How to get your own "I'm Grateful For You" cards [25:54] - The need for change in the current work environment  [29:29] - Gratitude is the gateway to abundance [33:20] - The quickest way out is through gratitude [34:02] - Discovering your gratitude [37:56] - Kevin's personal experience with depression [45:20] - The deadly D's: Discouragement, Despair, Despondency, Depression NOTABLE QUOTES: "Before your feet hit the floor when you get out of bed in the morning, think of three things you're thankful for." "The single biggest difference between being thankful and being grateful is thanks can be transactional. Gratitude is transformation." "Gratitude is simply lingering longer in a spirit of thanksgiving." "If you want to make a difference, let your gratitude be simple and sincere." "Gratitude is the appreciation for all that we have. All that we are and thankfulness for our ability to show love and kindness to others." "Gratitude leads to peace of mind, which allows wise choices and better outcomes." "As long as you have a pulse, you have a purpose." "People need to realize that even the folks who look like they have it all together struggle, and that really figuring out what life is all about and how to make it better comes through the struggle, not the avoidance of it." "The biggest risk you'll take is to take no risk at all." BOOK MENTIONED: The Abundance Loop: 8 Steps to Manifest Conscious Wealth by Juliana Park (https://tinyurl.com/TheAbundanceLoopBook) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.kevindmonroe.com https://www.imgratefulforyou.co https://www.thisextraordinary.life https://www.instagram.com/kevin_d_monroe/ https://twitter.com/kevin_monroe?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmonroe/ https://www.youtube.com/@KevinMonroe_LivingInGratitude https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63597bd438b18e2c9101b592 CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/