In this week
- Gratitude can bring peace even in the middle of divorce.
- A daily practice helps boost mood, resilience, and sleep.
- Simple tools like a journal or meditation make it easier to start.
Dear Beautiful Soul,
Divorce can feel like a hurricane sweeping through your life, leaving behind uncertainty, pain, and loss. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, like everything is going wrong. But here’s a truth to hold onto: amidst the chaos, there is always something to be grateful for.
Practicing gratitude isn’t about ignoring the hard stuff—it’s about balancing it. Gratitude is a powerful tool that can shift your perspective, reduce anxiety, and bring moments of peace to even the stormiest days. And here’s the thing: it’s not optional. Gratitude must be a daily exercise if you want to truly feel its benefits.
Did you know? ⭐️
- Studies show that practicing gratitude can reduce depression by up to 35% and improve mental resilience.
- Keeping a gratitude journal for just 5 minutes a day has been proven to improve sleep, boost mood, and increase feelings of overall happiness.
1 Actionable Tip for You This Week:
📝 Commit to identifying 3 things you’re grateful for every day.
- Write them down in a journal or simply say them aloud.
- They don’t have to be big things—small joys count too: a warm cup of coffee, a kind word from a friend, or a moment of quiet.
🧘🏼♀️Two Tools to Keep You Grounded:
- Gratitude Journal:
- Writing down your thoughts creates a tangible reminder of what’s good in your life. Here’s a journal I recommend:
- Link to journal: https://amzn.to/4gdU298
- Guided Meditation on Gratitude:
- Let this meditation walk you through finding peace and gratitude, even in the midst of divorce.
- Link to meditation here.
💪🏼 Motivational Quote:
'"Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity... it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie
A Gentle Reminder:
Sweet darling, there are rays of sunshine even in the darkest storms—you just have to turn yourself toward the light. Gratitude is your compass, guiding you to clarity, calm, and healing.
Start small. Stay consistent. And trust that, step by step, the storm will clear.
More to come next week.
