Finding Gratitude in Everyday Life

Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast

Good morning, everyone! Today, I wanted to discuss the enemies of gratitude, inspired by my recent experiences while traveling. As I've been attending the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference and spending time in Boston with my daughter, I've been reflecting on what can diminish our sense of gratitude. I shared nine key factors that can detract from our gratitude: Entitlement: Feeling entitled to certain outcomes can overshadow our recognition of what we already have. Envy: Focusing on what others have can make it difficult to remain grateful for our own blessings. Materialism: Constantly seeking material possessions to fill a void can detract from our sense of gratitude. Negative Bias: Our natural tendency to focus on negative aspects can crowd out gratitude. Habituation: Becoming accustomed to the good things in life can lead us to take them for granted. Comparison: Comparing our lives to others often leads to feelings of lack. Busyness: Being overly busy can prevent us from appreciating the small moments of gratitude. Ungratefulness: Gossiping and complaining promote a culture of ungratefulness. Stress and Anxiety: These emotions make it hard to be grateful and can affect our mental health and relationships. I also shared personal stories, such as my mission trips to Uganda and Ecuador, which highlighted the importance of service and how it can enhance our gratitude. Additionally, I emphasized the value of daily gratitude journaling and being mindful of our blessings. In conclusion, practicing gratitude is like exercising a muscle—the more we do it, the better we become at it. Gratitude breeds mindfulness and kindness, which are essential in today's world. Thank you for spending time with me today, and I hope you find these insights helpful. Have a great day, everyone, and stay warm! Blessings. To work with me: https://www.drmarbas.com/ A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what www.fitvegancoaching.com offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $250 savings on their coaching services. To learn plant-based cooking and get your medical questions answered, join The Healing Kitchen, taught by Brittany Jaroudi and me! Click here to learn more: https://www.drmarbas.com/the-healing-kitchen