Nov 27 2024 14 mins
Gratitude is such an important practice to focus on for mental health and happiness, which is why I love that it's Thanksgiving this week! A time to slow down and appreciate the good things we have in life with those we love most. However, I recorded this episode because I feel like sometimes we feel bad for wanting more in life - like we "should" just be grateful for what we already have. So we shut down our BIG dreams and let the fears and doubts get in the way from us taking action on them. Because also, what if we fail and never get to our goals? It's tempting to push them away and settle for what we have.
So this episode is the pep talk you need to allow yourself to dream as BIG as your heart desires from a place of abundance and gratitude by introducing you to one of my favourite gratitude practices that goes beyond your stereotypical advice.
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Introduction to Thanksgiving (00:00:00)
Kate welcomes listeners and introduces the theme of Thanksgiving week.
Experiencing Thanksgiving as an Aussie (00:00:18)
Kate shares her experiences celebrating Thanksgiving in the U.S. as an Australian.
The Importance of Gratitude (00:01:02)
Discussion on the significance of gratitude, especially during challenging times.
Introducing the "Want List" Practice (00:02:07)
Kate explains a unique gratitude practice that combines gratitude and goal-setting.
Overcoming Fear in Goal-Setting (00:03:01)
Kate addresses the fear adults face when considering their desires and goals.
The Structure of the "Want List" (00:03:51)
Instructions on how to create the "want list" with alternating entries of what you want and what you already have.
Reflecting on Past Goals (00:04:40)
Kate reflects on her previous goals and how many she has achieved since then.
Encouragement to Participate (00:05:33)
Listeners are encouraged to actively participate in the "want list" exercise.
Sharing Personal Goals (00:06:28)
Kate shares her updated "want list," illustrating her desires and gratitude.
Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance (00:09:35)
Discussion on moving from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and possibility.
Permission to Want More (00:10:36)
Kate gives listeners permission to desire more in life while being grateful for what they have.
Final Thoughts on Goal-Setting (00:12:44)
Concluding thoughts on the importance of pursuing goals and evolving through the process.