{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c8856587c19a24a0e2b4ec1/5c885676dbec6c7c425c92de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"9. Coffee Break with Raj Jana - Gratitude is Your Cheat Code","description":"<p><em>“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.”</em> - Brene Brown</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In my search for contagious happiness, I’ve explored a number of practices and strategies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And daily gratitude is one of those simple practices that has <em>fundamentally</em> changed how I feel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That’s because gratitude is a source for instant happiness. Find something appreciate and good feelings fill you instantly. Better still, gratitude is easy to practice because there’s <em>always</em> something to feel thankful for - even something as simple as the feel of the breeze on your skin or an incredible sunset.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But here’s what really surprised me…</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When you make gratitude a daily habit, you’ll find that it helps you cope with hardships. It’s not just a strategy for the good times.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That’s why I say gratitude is your cheat code.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To find out more, listen in to this podcast. It’s a short one - just over 6 minutes so a perfect coffee break treat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode I talk about:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Why gratitude is like a muscle - and what that means for your daily practice. (00:30)</li><li>The many languages of gratitude. (00:59)</li><li>What to feel gratitude for. (02:59)</li><li>Why a daily gratitude practice becomes an abundant well that you can draw upon to fuel your day - even through the bad times. (02:10)</li><li>When gratitude becomes a cheat code. (02:30)</li><li>How (and when) to practice gratitude. (04:52)</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>“Gratitude is the cheat code to help you stand with</em></p><p><em>the power of the world behind your back.”</em></p>","author_name":"Stay Grounded Media"}