Why Practicing Gratitude Can Transform Your Writing and Your Life

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am grateful. Grateful for my fellow writers, all of you listeners, and for this podcast. In this episode, I am holding space for those who might be struggling with the Thanksgiving holiday while exploring how gratitude can ground us in the midst of life’s challenges. This episode reflects on: The duality of emotions surrounding holidays, elections, and the uncertainties in life. The transformative power of gratitude, especially during dark times, and how it can support mental health and resilience. How gratitude intersects with writing, helping authors find bright spots even in tough stories, creating balance and depth in their work. If you feel called to, please consider sharing your thoughts on the episode through reviews, texts, or comments on Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Episode Highlights: 2:00 How to Practice Gratitude 5:00 How Gratitude Practices Make You a Better Writer 7:00 My Gratitude and Shoutouts to My Listeners Some of My Listeners’ Favorite Episodes: More Than True Crime with Sarah Perry Recovering From Cults and Religious Trauma Through Writing with Tia Levings How to Stop Gaslighting Yourself with Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People with Dr. Ramani Durvasula Estrangement, Dementia, and the Fractured Memoir with Lara Lillibridge Self-Acceptance, Dating Disasters and Life After Loss with Debbie Weiss Caring for Your Nervous System and Creativity with Kirby Moore The Loneliness of Sibling Loss with Lynn Shattuck and Alyson Shelton Building Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/ Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Produced by Espresso Podcast Production