A look at gratitude everyday and how to make experiences highlight the things that are most important in our lives. Gratitude happens everyday of every year. This episode was recorded in November but can be used anytime of the year.

Today’s Episode Overview:

30 days of gratitude

A lifestyle of gratitude

Focusing on gratitude shifts how we engage in life and live a meaningful life.

Noticing with gratitude

Living with gratitude

30 days of gratitude - Family Friends and Community is an annual event that can be followed throughout the year, Stay connected to developpeople.org for each year's gratitude challenge.

Topics:

Week 1

Gratitude for family

Gratitude practices for the family

Weekly gratitude challenge

Week 2

Gratitude for friends

The science of gratitude and friendship

Weekly gratitude exercise and tips

Week 3

Gratitude for community

Importance of community

Community connections

Acts of gratitude for community

Week 4

Integrating gratitude into daily life

January - The gratitude habit carrying it forward

Closing Thoughts

Reflection:

Gratitude is essential to living a fruitful life.

Call to Action:

Join the gratitude challenge community on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DevelopingPeopleInc/

Create a gratitude ritual. Download our free guide at www.developpeople.org/gratitude

Show notes for In the Background of Life with Kelly Ramsey

Illustrated Faith - The art of noticing

https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/devotional-art-of-noticing/

Illustrated Faith - Gratitude

https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/gratitude-documented-2024-cards-set/

Goldmine and Coco Gratitude journal

https://goldmineandcoco.com/

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https://www.developpeople.org/

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