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Simple Ways to Orient Towards Gratitude

Dec 19, 2024

Asha Dornfest, a co-host of past segments, shares her insights on simplifying life and embracing gratitude during tough times. The conversation delves into eight practical recommendations to foster gratitude, especially during the chaotic holiday season. They discuss the importance of reality checks, teaching kids about financial value, and using simple reflections like family dinners to recognize progress. The power of giving and expressing gratitude through small gestures is also highlighted, encouraging listeners to connect deeply with loved ones.

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Asha Dornfest

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Quick takeaways

Practicing gratitude during difficult times can be enhanced by recognizing micro delights and sharing daily highs and lows with family.

Acts of giving, such as donating or sending handwritten notes, can strengthen community connections and cultivate a sense of abundance.

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Intro

4min

Cultivating Gratitude Through Reality Checks

3min

Teaching Kids About Money and Abundance

5min

Cultivating Gratitude Amid Chaos

9min

Exploring Insights Through Conversation and Advertisements

2min

The Power of Giving and Gratitude

5min

Reflecting on Challenges and Expressing Gratitude

3min

Practicing gratitude can be challenging during tough, complicated times. And the holidays can be tough and complicated—fraught with everything from logistical to emotional to relational tension. In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 recommendations for how to pivot towards gratitude in practical ways. For resource links, see the show notes.

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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