The Number One Mindset Shift To Radically Change Your Week In The Best Way

Ah, gratitude – a simple, yet incredibly powerful practice that can transform your life. In fact, so powerful, I dedicated an entire chapter to it in my debut book, Manifesting For Beginners.

At its core, gratitude is about focusing on what you have in life rather than what you lack. And rather than being seen as a cliche in the world of self-development, it truly is the foundation for a positive and fulfilling life.

When we consider the role of gratitude in manifestation, it’s instrumental to be able to magnetize your desires into your life. After all, if you are not thankful for what you already have, how can the Universe deliver more goodness into your life?

Let’s explore why gratitude is so powerful for shifting your mindset from lack to abundance and how to cultivate more gratitude in every day.

Gratitude is an attitude of appreciation and thankfulness. It is the act of recognizing and being thankful for the good things in your life, regardless of how big or small they are. Of course we can be thankful for the food we eat and the roof over our heads, but there’s also so much power in the small things like a compliment from someone, a parking space right when you need it or the fresh page of a new notebook.

Consciously practicing gratitude shifts your mindset from one of lack and negativity to one of abundance and positivity. When you focus on what you have instead of what you feel like you are missing, you begin to notice all the good things in your life. Your subconscious literally goes in search for other moments of magic in your day. This shift in perspective can have a profound impact on your mental and emotional well-being.

Research, in fact, shows that people who practice gratitude regularly experience a range of benefits, from improved relationships to better physical health. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people who practiced gratitude for just a few weeks experienced significant improvements in their overall well-being.

But how exactly do you cultivate more gratitude in every day? 

Keep a gratitude journal.

Take a few minutes each day to write down three things you’re grateful for. They can be big things, like your health or your family, or small things, like your morning cup of coffee or a beautiful sunset. Writing them down helps you reinforce a mindset of gratitude – however, it is still a powerful practice to say them out loud if you struggle to make time to write a list each day. 

Practice mindfulness.

Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment. When you’re mindful, you’re less likely to get caught up in negative thoughts and more likely to appreciate the good around you. You can practice mindfulness through meditation, yoga, or simply by taking a few deep breaths and focusing on the present moment.

Express gratitude to others.

Take the time to thank the people in your life who have made a positive impact on you. It could be a friend who’s always there for you, a coworker who went above and beyond, or a family member who’s supported you through a tough time. Letting them know how much you appreciate them not only makes them feel good, but it also reinforces your own gratitude.

Create gratitude rituals.

Incorporate gratitude into your daily routines. For example, you could start your day by listing three things you’re grateful for, or end your day by reflecting on the good things that happened. A happy-filled task is to create a gratitude jar, where you write down things you’re thankful for and add them to the jar throughout the year. At the end of the year, you can read through them and reflect on all the good things that happened.

Focus on the positive.

Finally, make a conscious effort to focus on the positive things in your life. When you find yourself dwelling on the negative, try to reframe your thoughts and focus on the good. For example, instead of getting upset about a traffic jam, focus on the fact that you have a car to drive and a job to go to. This one tip alone was instrumental in shifting my mindset when I began my journey of manifesting my dream life into reality. 

What can you be grateful for right now in your life? Consciously implement these tips and tricks over the next 7 days and notice how different your energy and mindset feel.