"I think that we as a society don't realize how privileged we really are. And it wasn't until I started practicing gratitude every day, that I really noticed how much it is that we can be grateful for." Today we have Kayla sharing her story about how gratitude was an eye-opener for her, and the way that it helped improve her in life in a matter of two weeks, as she says. If you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription. Also, this is going to be our last episode for some time. I'm taking time out to focus on what to bring next for you. Take care :)

Here is a beautiful and profoundly moving poem about how we should live our lives and what it is meant for. Also, this is going to be one of the last episodes on Yours Gratefully for some time. I'm taking some time out to reflect on what to bring next. Take care :)

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for appreciating progress. These affirmations are part of my free 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in overcoming the often unhelpful and obbsessive perfectionist attitude and instead appreciating the way we grow step by step each day. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"I understood that there is something special in everybody, and we should appreciate that." Today we have Shivani sharing her story about how gratitude helped her open up her heart to appreciate the beauty in everyone. Also, if you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription.

In this episode, learn how to set healthy boundaries and live life on your own terms with my 3-step guide to setting boundaries. Also, as mentioned in the episode, here in the link to my free 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here).

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for letting go of the past. These affirmations are part of my free 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in supporting us as we let go of the negativity of the past and choose to learn from our experiences. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"That's why I was taking out my anger on them but the reverse was happening because they were always trying to prove to me that I am wrong." Today we have Aditi sharing her story about overcoming her anger and frustration for the people in her life with the simple practice of journaling. Also, if you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription.

Today I bring to you a profoundly impactful poem about endless possibilities, honoring the place you have in this world and how valuable your contribution is. I hope you like it!

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for positive body image. These affirmations are part of my free 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in honoring our home, our vessel, and our carrier through life. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"Oh, man, it was very slow. I didn't realize I had to do it. I had the mindset of - Why me? Why is this happening to me? And I realized that was the problem." Today we have Sarah sharing her story about shifting her mindset from focusing on the things that weren't going right in her life to the ones that were. She's someone who's been through a lot and I was incredibly inspired to see her transformations. Also, if you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription.

I've been thinking about this a lot, and I think I finally have the answer. Where you and I can find happiness is an answer that needs us to go nowhere and understand what we already know. As mentioned, here is the blog post.

As it's International Women's Day on March 8, today I bring to you affirmations for women. Along with this, I invite you to join our Instagram campaign called #GratefulForHer where you can post photos of the women that you're grateful for in your life to celebrate how amazing they are. Tap here to participate.

"I would laugh at first, thinking everyone has those things, everyone has health, everyone has a house. But then it started to really hit me that no, not everybody has that, that's not the case." Today we have Gary sharing his story about realizing all the blessings that one takes for granted and how important it is to express how you feel to the people that you love. Also, if you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription.

Today I bring to you a beautiful poem about slowing down and observing all that is around us, about not letting life pass us by but living each moment. I hope you like it!

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for self-care. These affirmations are part of my free 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in prioritizing self-care and investing time in it. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"I kept on complaining. I used to start crying on little marks, for just a mark up and down. So I was really emotional. But now I'm balanced." Today we have Purva sharing her story about trying out affirmations and journaling to attract more customers for her small business. Also, if you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription.

We all deserve to receive acts of kindness not only from others but ourselves too. Acts of kindness from our own self should make our day. It would be so beautiful, wouldn’t it? So, let’s learn about the five acts of kindness that we all should give ourselves every day. As mentioned in the episode, here is the link to my 21-day self-love course.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for connecting with our intuition. These affirmations are part of my 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in making us become better listeners to our gut. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"It was a very good experience for me because it said that if life is going on at a very normal pace, then you don't have a story to tell. So today I have a story to tell that I practice gratitude and that I experienced that self-transformation in my life." Today we have Aakriti sharing her story about overcoming unexpected setbacks and test of her patience with the support of her friends, family, and gratitude. Also, if you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription.

Today I bring to you a beautiful poem about realizing what really matters in life as we experience a myriad of times. I am so happy to speak these magically crafted words for you that weave the tales of wisdom. I hope you like it!

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for confidence. These affirmations are part of my 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in empowering us to take pride in who we are. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"It's not about the idea of changing as a person. It's about the idea of changing your perspective. So you can be the best person for yourself and radiate that beauty from the inside to the outside world because eventually, someone's going to see it." Today we have Naomi sharing her story about experiencing a rollercoaster in life in a very short span of time, starting from a phase of struggle to now cherishing life. Also, if you like to listen as you read, here is the transcription.

Imagine if you had to be with someone every single second, a person that you don’t accept, let alone love, it wouldn’t be so pleasant, right? Now imagine not accepting yourself. Here is an episode talking about the true way to self-acceptance. As mentioned in the episode, here is the link to my 21-day self-love course. Also, if you like to read, here's my blog post on this topic.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for embracing emotions. These affirmations are part of my 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in reducing the unnecessary stress that we might experience as we force ourselves to feel how we don't naturally do. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"I started to experience what I call inner happiness. I've learned that the majority of people that seek happiness, don't even know what happiness is." Today we have Rodrigo sharing his story about finding inner happiness that exists for no reason except that he is alive and living his life. It's a supremely inspiring story about how gratitude can change one's life. And, if you're someone who enjoys reading as they listen, here is the blog post.

Today I bring to you a beautiful poem about overcoming fears and pain of the past to live the life we have now. I am so happy to speak these magically crafted words for you that weave the tales of wisdom. I hope you like it!

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for self-belief. These affirmations are part of my 21 Day Self Love Course (tap here) and are helpful in making us believe in our capability to do what we dream of. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"One thing is, everyone has the same problem. Everyone is fearful of something regarding their past or present." Today we have Tejas sharing his story about seeing the meaning in life and getting a new perspective about problems as he started to practice gratitude. And, if you're someone who enjoys reading as they listen, here is the blog post.

Self-awareness is a skill, a powerful one, and it’s helpful in steering us towards making the choices that will work for our well-being. So, let’s get into what it is, why it’s important, and how to increase it. As mentioned in the episode, here are the links to helpful resources: 1. Journal Prompts List 2. 5 Guided Meditations

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations to help lift your spirits. These affirmations are great to start your day with or whenever you want to boost your mood. Hope they help you. Have a great time!

"I had worked a very fun, but high-stress job as an editor of a major newspaper. And for many years, and I was very successful at it, but working at those kinds of jobs, with that many people on stressful deadlines can start to really wear away at you, spiritually and physically." Today we have Kirby sharing sharing her story about finding true joy and freedom in her life as she moved away from a super competitive space to a much slower and simpler lifestyle. And, if you're someone who enjoys reading as they listen, here is the blog post.

Today I bring to you something new. 'If' by Rudyard Kipling has been an unforgettable and profound poem for me since I was much younger. The father's words to his son about how he should be if he can be gave me immense inspiration. I hope you enjoy listening to it. I would love to know what you think about having poems on Wise Wednesday too. Do send an email to me at aarushi@gratefulness.me. Have a great day!

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice cleansing affirmations. These affirmations are about releasing negative energy and thoughts to effectively cleanse our mind. Have a great time!

"I think you always have to hit rock bottom for you to really want to change anything. I hit that rock bottom. Our family business wasn't doing well, I was in the middle of a breakup." This Thurday, we have Stephanie sharing the story of overcoming her controlling nature to help find space and relaxation with the support of her family and the practice of gratitude. You can also read our conversation here.

“Don't get too deep, it leads to overthinking, and overthinking leads to problems that don’t even exist in the first place.”– Jayson Engay. Let’s learn how to stop overthinking and make the experience of living much more delightful. Here are 7 easy and doable steps to help you. Also, as mentioned, tap here to go to the Gratitude app. And, if you're someone who enjoys reading as they listen, here is the blog post.

Today's session is about empowering affirmations. Sometimes we need reminders to help us gain strength and move forward, may these affirmations empower you to live your days like you want to.

"When I was one year old, my father passed. He was accidentally shot, and I know it sounds crazy, but it was by my mother." This Thurday, we have Ke'Arra's inspirational story about overcoming her anger and hurt from the past using the lens of gratitude. You can also read our conversation here.

Changing the world might not be as hard as it seems. What we need is for everyone to do these 3 things. Also, if you like to read along as you listen, here's this topics's blog post.

Happy new year, grateful people! On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations by the great Louise Hay. She's known as the queen of affirmations and it's time that we enrich our minds with her words.

"I can say without a doubt that my life has forever changed not only for the better for myself, but for others. I am always inspired every day by things small and large that bring me happiness and gratitude." This Thursday, we have Mega sharing her gratitude story of intelligently and diligently practicing gratefulness to essentially change her life. You can also read the transcript here.

Self-doubt can turn so consuming that everything looks blurry. Let’s figure out how to tackle it, use it for our benefit, and eventually let it go. If you like to read a you listen, here is the blog post on this topic.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice motivational affirmations to remind you of your strength and for the pick-me-up when you think you're not enough.

We all know that gratitude is helpful and is a major cause of happiness. But, it's even more than that. Find out here why we need gratitude in our lives. You can also read the blog post here.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice abundance affirmations. These affirmations will help you attract fullness and limitless abundance into your life. Also, as mentioned, here is the link to enroll in our How to Create Vision Board course: https://courses.gratefulness.me/p/how-to-create-vision-board

Today we’ll analyze a variety of thoughts that come to our minds in reaction to a  problem or situation and carve good questions to tackle them. You can also read the blog post here.

Today I bring to you positive mindset affirmations. We all know that a positive mindset is important to have but to consistently keep it, we need to reinforce it regularly.

"Sadness was coming in waves to me and I realized that it's not about my best friend, my father, or anybody, it was about me." This Thursday, we have Sara with her gratitude journey. It's a story of improving your self-relationship and taking control of your happiness to leave the heaviness behind. Here's the transcript of her story: https://bit.ly/3Epwmvw

What can we do to love and enjoy the life that we're living just as it is? Here are my 6 ideas. You can also read the blog post here.

Today I bring to you affirmations for wealth. Money plays a big role in our independence, and therefore is desirable to have in plenty. It gives us the power to make a positive change in the world. And, here are affirmations to help you attract more of it into your life.

"Gratitude has made me see that I have the strength to be who I have always wanted to be." This Thursday, we have Kimberly with her gratitude journey. It's a story of leaving toxicity behind with incredible strength and bravery, and creating the life that feels light and free to you. Here's the transcript of her story: https://bit.ly/3CljYwd

The most helpful thing that we can do for someone in pain is to actively listen to them, with love and empathy. Good listeners are great support systems and also great listeners. So, here are my tips on becoming a better active listener to the people in your life and form meaningful relationships. You can also read the blog post here.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations for students. You know, in a sense, we're all students. We're all learning new things as we live each day. Unlearning and relearning many times. So these affirmations are not just for people receiving formal education. They're for all of us.

"I didn't change, nothing changed in my life, I still was unemployed, I still was struggling. But the way that I saw things changed, and as a result of that, my whole perspective changed." This Thursday, we have Jen with her gratitude journey. It's a story of switching the perspective and creating opportunities for yourself with an open and inquisitive mind. Here's the transcript of her story: https://bit.ly/2ZsP5rB

What is empathy? What are the types of empathy? And, why is empathy important? Find out here. Also, send in your episode suggestions to me at aarushi@gratefulness.me. You can also read the blog post here.

Today I bring to you affirmations for kids. I think if we instill empowering thoughts as we set the foundation of life, the road ahead will be much smoother and happier.

"I can just hope that my example will inspire so many in this world to do the same." This Thursday, we have Donovan with his gratitude journey. It's a story of immense strength to heal from a traumatic past and a man's dedication to form a better future for himself and his family. Here's the transcript of his story:https://bit.ly/2XT6NDK

Today's episode is about the five greatest lessons that I've learned in life. And, I'm sure you know them already. That's the surprising part about them! We already know them and still lose in remembrance. I'm grateful to share them with you here. You can also read the blog post here.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice career affirmations to attract desirable opportunities and grow in the direction that we want to.

"I think sometimes it's nice to have your own ways to deal, instead of just having a support system." This Thursday, we have Karin with her gratitude journey. It's a story of finding ways to help yourself and how external support can be really empowering in one's healing journey. Here's the transcript of her story: https://bit.ly/3jGKqZZ

You might've heard about loving yourself first and not taken it seriously. Here are 3 reasons why it's important to do and how it'll help you love others truly. Also, as mentioned in the episode, tap here to enroll in the 21 Day Self Love Course. You can also read the blog post here.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice healing affirmations to bless ourselves and our lives with positive healing energy.

"I'm not happy with the people that I'm being surrounded by. So it started with the simplest things that I'm grateful about." This Thursday, we have Alyda with her gratitude journey. It's a story of being grateful during struggles and making it through one day at a time. Here's the transcript of her story: https://bit.ly/3pEZr28

"Worry is a misuse of imagination." In this episode, let's learn how we can worry less. A few days ago I stumbled upon the words above and they held me accountable in a way because I love to imagine wonderful things, magical places, fortunate occurrences, but I also worry about useless things. So, here are my top 8 tips for you, and me. You can also read the blog post here.

On this Mindful Monday, let's practice affirmations to attract honest and real love into our lives, and also increase our awareness to the love that is already around us.

"I literally ran out of money, I lost everything. And I was preparing to not survive." This Thursday, we have Stefan with his gratitude journey. It's a story of being grateful for every moment that you have in life and for life itself. Here's the transcript of his story: https://bit.ly/3vTpTpY

We’ve all been encouraged to be true to ourselves. To do what our hearts want. In this episode, I'll share my 6 tips to realistically do that. You can also read the blog post here.

This Mindful Monday, let's practice happiness affirmations to connect with the happiness that is within all of us.

This Thursday, we have Tiffany with her gratitude journey. Tiffany is someone who has gone deep into the gratitude process and tried to understand it as best as possible. It has led to her finding miraculous moments in her life as her perspective shifts by using gratitude. Here's the transcript of her story: https://bit.ly/3jgkmnZ

All or nothing thinking is a thinking of extremes. It's a type of cognitive distortion that makes a person see things in terms that are much more stark than the actual situation. In this episode, you'll learn 3 easy ways to overcome all or nothing thinking. You read the blog post here too.

Today's session will focus on success. These affirmations will help you grow in confidence and self-belief as you move towards your dreams. You are the only person that you need to believe in you.

Today we have Melanie with her gratitude story. It's a talk about gratitude, vulnerability, emotions, and how people who have more than others tend to be less grateful. Here's the transcript: https://bit.ly/3AIatW1

In today's episode, we talk about the ways that one can live a truly simple life. Simple living is deeper than it appears and is less about the things to cut and more about the things to prioritise in life. You can read the blog post here.

Today we tried something new and brought Gratitude Poems for you instead of the affirmations session. The two beautiful poems in this episode are 'Gratitude' by Edgar Abert Guest and 'Thanksgiving' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Hope you find this enjoyable. If you have any feedback, please email me aarushi@gratefulness.me. Have a great day!

This Thursday, we have Marcus with his gratitude journey. We hear a lot of people tell how gratitude helped them change their lives, and Marcus is certainly someone who completely turned his life around by being grateful for what he had. It's a really inspiring story. You can read its transcript here: https://bit.ly/3Fpz5GI

I’d been doing well until recently, I found myself quite miserable for an extended period of time. After much introspection, I realized some ways that would help me make myself happy. Happiness is within you, right? But, when it seems lost, I think there are some things that I can do to bring it to the surface, slowly and steadily. Here are my 10 tips for you. You can read the blog post here.

Today let's support ourselves through times of worry, stress and anxiety with these calming affirmations. It's really tough to go through times like these and I hope that these affirmations will help comfort you when you need them to.

This Thursday, we have Julia's story about dealing with self-limiting beliefs with gratitude and grabbing onto opportunities whole-heartedly when they appear to find what was meant for you. It's a touching and inspiring tale. Here's the link to the transcription: https://bit.ly/39ORaj0

Human beings are not perfect. You cannot be perfect, no matter how hard you try. What will make you distinct is your effort and dedication towards being as good as you can be. Even when you mess up, even when you do something that you didn’t intend to do, you will be defined by what you choose to do after your mistake, not by your mistake. Here's how to forgive yourself for your past and release guilt. You can read the blog post here.

In this episode, practice calming sleep affirmations to help bring your mind and body in a state of rest after a day of activity. It is just as important to rest as it is to work. Rest is a productive activity that we might feel guilty of embracing fully, but let's help ourselves be better at caring for our body with today's session. Also, here's the enrolment link for the 21 Day Self Love Course: https://courses.gratefulness.me/p/21-day-self-love-course

Today we have Susy's story on the podcast. It's one of the most heart-touching and moving stories we've heard. Susy has survived times that most of us can't imagine going through, and she has risen stronger and happier than anyone would expect. It's incredible inspiring. Also, as mentioned, here's the link to enroll in the 21 Day Self Love Course: https://courses.gratefulness.me/p/21-day-self-love-course

In this episode, I will talk about the steps to take to love yourself again after a toxic relationship. As mentioned, enroll in the 21 Day Self Love Course now. Also, you can read the blog post here.

Our body deserves a lot of love and appreciation from us. Sadly, most of us fail to give it what it deserves and insttead spend time criticizing it. Let's do better. Here is an affirmations session to create positive body image and honor the thing that gives us life.

Here is Alina's magical story about attracting your dreams, big and small, to your life with gratitude, self-belief and patience. It's about knowing that every problem has a solution and that carrying yourself through life with a positive mindset is a choice that we all can make. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3zegs4f

Not feeling good enough is so common, I wonder what went wrong for all of us. How did we end up measuring ourselves so much that we started to feel that something is lacking in us? In times like these, here are the 7 things that you should remember. You can also read the blog post here.

It's fundamental to take care of our health and have positive thoughts about it. It's so empowering to be your own well-wisher! Here is an affirmation session dedicated to good health. Hope you enjoy it!

A story of how simple conversations can lead to magnificent changes, how we have to power to become better versions of ourselves by making healthy choices, and how instilling empowering behaviours in children is one of the greatest ways to shape the future we want to live in. Read transcript here: https://bit.ly/3hgMC94

It feels great to be grateful. On the good and eventful days, gratitude flows seamlessly like a stream, and if you keep a gratitude journal, it won’t take you long before you start writing about the things that make your heart rejoice. But, like life, the gratitude practice is not an eternal upward slope. Even the best of us will feel challenged as struggles dim our energy to appreciate the many blessings we have. Here's how you can feel grateful when it's hard to find anything to be grateful for. You can also read the blog post here.

Give yourself the love that you deserve with positive self-love affirmations.

Here is Shealing's story about being persistent towards self-care and helping yourself until healing embraces you. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3mMdoKe

We all want to feel happy. But, what is way to experience it truly? You can also read the blog post here.

Start your day with positive energy and a healthy mindset with morning affirmations.

Megha's enriching story of gratitude to inspire you to look at life from different perspectives and learn how to find gratitude in the toughest of times. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3BoQdth

In this episode, you'll learn how to effectively use the power of manifestation to achieve your goals and make your dreams your reality. You can also read the blog post here.

Make your heart beam with confidence with a positive, empowering session of affirmations. 

Margaret's life story of going through the toughest times with her health and that of her son and husband, and still emerge stronger by feeling grateful for the blessings she has in her life. Recommended speed: 1.2x. Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/2XXwkeu

People-pleasing is a nasty and disempowering habit that we need to let go of to start respecting ourselves. Let's learn how to do that today. You can also read the blog post here.

Bring the light of gratitude to your day with a mindful session of gratitude affirmations.

We’re lucky to have friends like this in our lives. Think about how empowering it would be if we become that friend to ourselves. A healthy self-relationship is fundamental to contentment. Here are 7 ways for you to learn how to be a good friend to yourself from today and for life. You can also read the blog post here.

Welcome to the Yours Gratefully podcast. Here's what is is about.