What is a gratitude practice?
It’s hard to actually define gratitude. It can be understood as both a state of being and a personal trait.
Ultimately, it’s a form of appreciation, whether that’s being thankful for a specific situation or a wider life perspective.
According to Rev. Connie L. Habash, who’s been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Redwood City, California, for over 20 years, “When we practice gratitude, we shift our attention from what’s wrong or missing to what is here.”
This “shift” can be done through a variety of methods, including:
- journaling
- gratitude letters
- gratitude jar or box
- the “Three Good Things” exercise