Gratitude Circle

On May 2nd, 2015 Terri took a “Worth Pledge”."I have decided that I am worthy. I am worthy of prosperity. I am worthy of joy. I am worthy of more love. I am worthy of people who treat me with honor, dignity and kindness."In her early life, she spent a lot of time seeking worth externally. But on that day she said - no more!She made a "self worth bill of rights" and reads it over every so often to remind herself and keep it alive in her mind. And this simple practice helped her rise above the negative self-talk she struggled for so long. The “Worth Day” pledge changed everything.Listen in to hear how gratitude transformed Terri's life and why she has the words “Grateful” tattooed across her arms.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

She got rid of her social media for 365 Gratitude community. She soon started to notice the beauty around her and shared it with the community. The more she shared, the more she things she noticed.And that cycle of gratitude helped her keep up with this app for over a 1000 days. In this episode Sarah shares her strategies to deal with anxiety and the profound ways gratitude has helped her live her life to the fullest.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Harsha spent a lot of time thinking about the past or worrying about the future. He spent a lot of time lost in thoughts about things that didn't really matter.It was not until he learned to practice gratitude intentionally he could re-orient his mind to focus on the present.Today, he takes time to appreciate the blessings of each day and tries to never take one for granted.As a long time member of the gratitude community, Harsha shares a lot of inspiring quotes. Listen in to hear how gratitude helped Harsha ground himself into the present moment.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Sipati uses journaling as a way to get some space between stimulus and response.Writing helps her reflect and navigate her emotions through the ups and downs of life.She uses it to cultivate compassion, seek out gratitude and simply “love life”.Writing is her coping mechanism.In this episode, she shares why she quit social media, how gratitude helped deal with her mom's death, how she managed to keep a positive attitude even when things are not going her way.Listen in to hear how she replaced facebook-fueled envy and comparison with gratitude and love from this wonderful community.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

August 11 2018.That's when Brian started his streak of daily gratitude journaling. And today it stands at over 1360 consecutive days of journaling on the app.To say that the world has changed a lot during this time is an understatement.Change is inevitable. The world around us, the people around us, work, life and everything in between changes. And most of the time, we have no control over them.Brian's life changed when he realized that the only thing that we truly have control over, is our responses. The way we choose to handle the situations that life brings in front of us.Brian chose gratitude. He chose acceptance and self-compassion.Listen in to hear how Brian changed his life by focusing on the things that he CAN control.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Molly is on a 2 year streak of daily gratitude journaling. In this episode, she shares her strategies on maintaining a consistent gratitude practice.She talks about her love for nature, gardens and the nourishment she gets from them. She talks about the joy of walking and appreciating the simple pleasures of life. She talks about the incredible value she gets from our wonderful community.Listen in to hear how gratitude helped her become the best version of herself.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Who am I? What makes me who I am?That's the question he asked himself when his mother died and had to re-evaluate the direction of his life.In this episode Liv2Inspire shares his journey to being authentic, finding his identity and re-orienting his life to a more balanced positive path using self-care and gratitude as the foundation.He talks about volunteering, connecting and sharing as a way to find inner peace.Listen in to hear how he uses self-care to help him achieve his goals.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

She broke the app with her points. Meet Kathy, who is the highest scoring member of the gratitude family.At 73 years young, she plays basketball with her grandchild and is filled with joy and vitality. Her secret to savor life is to keep the “shortness of life” up in front of her mind. So with every encounter, every meeting, every moment, she reminds herself that this could be the last time I do this, or this is the last time I spend time with this person. And in doing so she makes sure that she never takes them for granted.Listen in to hear how Kathy keeps gratitude at the center of her life.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Frustrated by issues at work, Becki started her gratitude practice by simply listing out all the things she is grateful for, from the moment she starts her car - until she arrives home. This simple practice of gratitude helped her shift her mindset from frustration to appreciation and that made all the difference. She is now on a gratitude journaling streak for almost an entire year.In this episode she shares her strategies to inject positivity into her life - from affirmation to sending gratitude cards, to mirror practice. She shares them all.Listen in to hear how Becki keeps gratitude at the center of her life.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

When her husband suddenly passed away a few years ago, Amy was overwhelmed with grief. She struggled to "meet grief in a culture that doesn't understand". But over time she discovered her own way to live with her reality. She used grief writing, journaling and gratitude to make sense of it all. Amy says she is “too roundish to fit neatly inside a box.” Listen in to hear how Amy discovered how to deal with her grief in her own authentic way. And how our wonderful gratitude community helped her do it. I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

When he found himself in the midst of a relapse after 26 years of sobriety, Nels had to reevaluate his life. What led him astray?On reflection, he discovered that veering away from his spirituality was at the root of his relapse.He found his way back using PTKL - Patience, Tolerance, Kindliness and Love.He has sticky notes all over his house and workplace with the letters PTKL, reminding him what is truly important in life each and every day.Listen in to hear how PTKL helped him find his way back.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Covid has dramatically altered many of our lives. For Dikshant it was a time to build new habits and improve his life.It was a wake up call, a chance for a fresh start. In the past year, he has learned to appreciate the blessings in his life - even the simple ones, or rather especially the simple. He finds beauty in the oscillation of the trees, the gush of the wind or new bedsheets.And that habit has helped him maintain a 240+ day streak of consistent journaling.Listen in to learn how Dikshant cultivated the habit of extracting immense joy from the simple pleasures of life.Dikshant is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

“What am I going to do with this second chance?”, that's the question Jodi asked herself after she survived a severe stroke 7 years ago. Her experience changed the way she lived her life. Now, she views each day as a gift. Living each day with an abundance of gratitude is the key to a good life, she says.Listen in to hear how she uses gratitude to make the most out of her second shot at life.Jodi is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Trapped in a spiral of addiction, Tim joined the 12 step program to find his way back to sobriety - 40 years ago!Since then he has married, raised 3 kids, earned his GED and Ph. D. Along the way he has built a career in social work.Gratitude was his way out. It helped him find a place to stand on, during the darkest periods. It helped him cultivate resilience. It helped him fight through the challenges of addiction.Listen in to hear how community and gratitude saved his life.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Tim is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Everyday Jerri looks into the mirror, at her reflection and offers herself some compassion.A simple practice, but one that changed her life around. No matter where she is or what she is doing, if she sees her reflection, she stares into her eyes and directs compassion.This is how Jerri learned to treat herself like she would treat a friend. And that made all the difference.Listen in to hear how Jerri turned her life around with a daily practice of kindness.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Jerri is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

What can you learn by walking 450 miles across 30 days?What does life look like when you completely disconnect from the world and simply walk?Francesc embarked on this journey 2 decades ago and today he shares the lessons he learned along the way. In this podcast, we explore topics from habit formation, will power, morning routine and social media. We explore tactics to build a life where you control it rather than IT controlling you.Listen in to learn how Francesc took back control of his life in this podcast.Francesc is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

How can we help the people we love when they go through personal struggles? How can we help them come survive it? What can we do?Maggie shares her experience dealing with a cancer diagnosis and the different ways people helped her navigate through the difficulties in her life.For Maggie, gratitude is a part of her healing journey. Reflecting on the good things that happen in her life and connecting with people in the community is part of her daily routine.Listen in to hear how Maggie uses gratitude to cultivate a positive outlook in her life.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Maggie is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

When Damon hit rock-bottom, he turned to gratitude.Instead of letting his mind spiral out of control, he chose to focus on the positive. On the things that are working in his life.The more he practiced it, the more happier he became.And that made all the difference in the world.He carries his practice with him on the road as he travels all around the country as a truck driver. Along the way he finds new reasons to be grateful and shares it with our wonderful gratitude community in 365 Gratitude app.Listen in to hear how Damon discovered the morning routine that changed his life forever.Damon is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Do you ever arrive?Do you ever actually arrive?And the answer is, No. No, you don’t.”For Davyn, life is a journey without a fixed destination. So he chooses to focus on enjoying the journey even when all his natural instincts push him to focus on the future.The one thing he wants to avoid in life is to reach the end and find out that he missed out on the journey, on the ups and downs, on the joys, pleasures and happiness of the ride.Listen in to hear how Davyn uses gratitude to bring his attention into the present. To focus on the people around him. To appreciate the journey.I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.Davyn is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Working as a therapist for trauma patients Melanie has developed a repertoire of tools to catch thoughts before it spirals out of control. As an avid mindfulness practitioner, her practice revolves around compassion - even to the inner critic. She offers compassion to the inner critic by saying - "I know you are trying to do the best for me"Listen in to hear how she uses compassion, mindfulness and nature to help herself and her patients.Melanie is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Focus on what you can control.That’s the message of our guest, Abigail.She is a cancer survivor and a self-care advocate. Through the ups and downs of her life, what kept her grounded was her daily practice of gratitude.When life gets difficult, she reminds herself to focus on what she CAN control, instead of worrying about all the things outside her sphere of control.Today, Abigail shares all the different strategies that helped her get through the dark times in her life.Abigail is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

You are never alone. Not your worst day. Not even when you think all hope is lost.That’s the message Melanie shares with us today.Her life has been a roller coaster ride since her husband tragically died a few years ago.Through all the turmoil, what kept her grounded was a daily practice of gratitude, affirmation and self-love.In this episode she shares her daily practice, tips and techniques on how you can cultivate an attitude of gratitude even when it feels bleak. Her message is a beacon of hope during these turbulent times we live in today.Melanie is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

How can we move forward in the face of uncertainty.How can we live in a world where each day surprises us with more and more unexpected news. How can we find peace of mind in this chaos?For Apurva the answer is...Gratitude. When her dad died unexpectedly in the midst of this pandemic, she used gratitude as a pillar to lean onto.Her strength is her capacity to find a way to keep going, no matter what.Apurva is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.appOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.In this podcast, she explains how she handles the ups and downs of life through the practice of gratitude.

If you want to be happy….help somebody else.We live in a time where self help seems to be focused inwards. To treat yourself better. But what if the secret to happiness might be an outward focus. Towards other people. Research backs this up.Studies show that spending money on yourself actually makes you less happy than spending money on others.Happiness is counterintuitive.No one knows this better than Jodi. Going through a rough patch in her life, she discovered the incredible power of giving in an unusual place - at the local waffle house.Jodi is the winner of the Circle of Joy award. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent practice. Click here to check out the app - https://365gratitude.appListen in to hear the wide array of tools that Jodi has developed to help her cultivate resilience and gratitude.

What does freedom mean to you?For Katherine, it means gratitude. To be grateful for the blessings in your life. To celebrate the little things. To appreciate your loved ones, she says, is the secret to happiness.She started meditating at the age of 4. Around the same time she started martial arts and other contemplative practices.She is an avid journaler as well. In fact, she is the winner of the Circle of Joy award. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling in the app. Click here to check out the app - http://365gratitude.app/webOr simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.Listen in to hear how Katherine uses visualization, meditation and ancient wisdom to find peace of mind and happiness.

Every now and then, we have experiences that shake us to the core. It acts as a lead domino that creates a chain reaction in our lives. And we come out the other end as a whole new person. For Kris, this happened when her dear friend died of cancer. For her, it was a life-changing event. A wake up call. A reminder about the preciousness of life. Of how we need to make the most out of every moment we have on this planet.She changed her career, her outlook and her perspective soon after. She adopted an attitude of gratitude and that made all the difference.Kris is the winner of the Circle of Joy award for the month of May. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent practice. Click here to check out the app - https://365gratitude.appKris is on a 100 day streak of daily gratitude journaling! Listen in to hear how Kris changed her life with the power of gratitude.