Harnessing Gratitude: Simple Steps to Peace and Positivity
So all of the things, all of the bad things and the good things that have happened to you really aren't bad- or I mean some might be bad or good- but largely are our lessons that we've learned and opportunities to grow, and by understanding sort of what the opportunity for growth is, you can then take that journey and follow that path and grow in that way so that you have a better understanding of who you are tomorrow, because you've honored the journey that you've been on today.
Ever feel like gratitude is just another chore on your to-do list? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles chats with Amy Draper, the creative mind behind the 'Love Letter' Gratitude Journals Series. Amy shares her personal struggle with maintaining a daily gratitude practice and how it led her to design journals that make the process simple and enjoyable.
From helpful prompts to inspirational quotes and even some coloring pages for those wordless days, these journals are all about making gratitude accessible. Amy’s not a morning person, so she knows how tough it can be to find things to be thankful for first thing in the day. Through their conversation, Valeria and Amy explore how a consistent gratitude practice can bring more peace, balance, and positivity into your life.
They touch on the importance of self-care, the balance between law and gratitude, and even the surprising benefits of coloring as a mindfulness tool. Amy’s journey shows that you don’t have to be perfect to start a gratitude practice; you just need to start. This episode is a heartfelt look at how small, daily acts of gratitude can lead to big changes in your overall well-being.