Replay: Processing Strategies for Adults

Aug 22, 2024

Explore the transformative power of gratitude and its impact on well-being. Learn practical ways to integrate gratitude into daily life, enhancing positivity during tough times. Discover the comfort of pets, audiobooks, and thank you notes as powerful tools for appreciation. Reflect on personal connections and the importance of acknowledging those who uplift us. Plus, don't forget to carve out time for self-care and fun in your routine!

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INSIGHT

Benefits of Gratitude Practice

Practicing gratitude improves psychological well-being and relationships.
It increases empathy and reduces toxic emotions, benefiting overall mental health.

ANECDOTE

Oprah's Gratitude Experience

Oprah practiced gratitude regularly and noticed she was less irritable while doing so.
When she stopped, her irritability rose until she resumed the gratitude practice.

ADVICE

Practice Daily Gratitude

Say out loud or write down things you are grateful for to focus on positives daily.
Regular practice trains your brain to more easily find good things around you.

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What do you think of when you hear the word ‘gratitude’? Is gratitude something you display or practice each day? Practicing and looking for what’s gone well in the day is a great routine to get into in order to get past the tougher moments.

In this episode we discuss:

What emotions we display when we aren’t practicing gratitude

Saying the things we’re grateful for out loud

The power of Journaling

Looking at the small things beyond the ‘To Do List’ including:

Nature

Our friendships

Pets

Writing thank you notes to the people who you’re thankful for

Coping Skills for Adults: https://copingskillsforkids.com/coping-skills-for-adults

And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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About The Host - Janine Halloran

Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play’ which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play!

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