Reclaiming Gratitude: Finding the Quiet Magic in Your Monday Morning

About this episode

Julia Cartwright guides listeners in reclaiming gratitude through mindful reflection on small moments in their day.

Hey there, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me right now, on this Monday morning in late April. You know that feeling when the week stretches ahead and you're not quite sure where your gratitude went? Like someone borrowed it and forgot to return it? Yeah, I get it. So today, we're going to gently reclaim it together. Find a comfortable spot, maybe a chair, maybe the floor, wherever you feel supported. This next few minutes is just for you. Let's start by taking three intentional breaths. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, and exhale slowly through your mouth like you're fogging a mirror. Again. In for four, and out. One more time. Notice how your body feels a little heavier now, a little more settled. Good. Stay with me here. Now, I want you to think about something small from your morning. Maybe it was the temperature of your shower, or the taste of your coffee, or simply the fact that your eyes opened today. Not the big, Instagram-worthy stuff. The quiet stuff. The stuff that moves through our days like dust motes we barely notice. Close your eyes if that feels right. And mentally, I want you to walk through your space. What's one…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Cartwright

Topics covered

• gratitude
• mindfulness
• self-reflection
• mental health
• morning routine

Keywords

• gratitude
• mindfulness
• Monday morning
• self-care
• intentional breathing

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