Gratitude. It works. It is simple yet sometimes so hard. It is often easier getting stuck on a flywheel of negativity. Once you are on that wheel, the presence of negativity and lack of gratitude only breeds more of the same. Whether it be your own mindset or the people you surround yourself with, it is contagious.
How do we program ourselves to participate in one of the most well-researched tools attributed to living joyful and fulfilling lives? I am going to share two methods working for me right now.
Method One - ACC:
1. Acknowledge the negative voice of Eeyore in your head and say “I hear you, I feel you, AND you need to calm down.” (Thank you, Taylor Swift)
2. Claim three things you are grateful for. Say them out loud or write them down in a journal - whatever suits you best.
3. Consistency. This is the hardest part but you can do hard things, especially after you see and feel the results of your efforts.
I definitely feel a difference when I am being consistent with my gratitude journal versus the times I am not. Try it for a month and let me know how it goes.
Method Two - The Flip
When something is irritating me I acknowledge it and then find the silver lining because most of the time there is one, even amidst the chaos. Here are my steps for The Flip (I'll use the way I often feel down prior to my cycle beginning as an example.):
1. Acknowledge the frustration you are experiencing by looking in the mirror and saying it out loud to yourself: “Yes, this can be hard. Do what you need to do to support yourself through this week. You are strong. You’ve got this. What do you need right now?”
2. Find the upside: “My cycle is also an incredible gift. I have two amazing children because of this cycle. I honor ALL of my monthly phases and rhythms as well as what they bring to the surface for me. My cycle has shown me my strength on many different levels mentally, emotionally, and physically. I don't resist my cycle, I allow it to flow.”
3. Praise yourself: “You have developed depth of emotion, grace, resilience, and strength over the years because of this cycle. Keep it going, Queen!”
In gratitude (and consistency),
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