Gratitude can sound simple — even cliché — but when it's practiced genuinely (not as forced positivity), it can be one of the most powerful tools for healing, regulation, and long-term mindset change.
In this episode, you'll hear why gratitude isn't about minimizing pain, pretending things are fine, or bypassing hard emotions — it's about restoring agency, calming your nervous system, and creating space for real change.
I share my own journey from lifelong pessimist to daily gratitude practice, practical ways to build the habit without pressure, and the research-backed mental, emotional, physical, and relational benefits of gratitude — especially after difficult relationships.
If you're looking for a simple, doable practice that creates a powerful ripple effect in your life, this episode is for you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
Good days aren't found. They're created through gratitude. –unknown
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. –Melody Beattie
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. –John F. Kennedy
The single greatest thing you can do to change your life today would be to start being grateful for what you have right now. And the more grateful you are, the more you get. –Oprah
VALUABLE RESOURCES
If you're struggling in a relationship and wondering if it might be controlling, you're not alone. Download my free guide at locatecoaching.com/freegift to help you find clarity and confidence.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Jill McKnight is a mindset coach and speaker as well as an Erickson Professional Certified Coach. She specializes in supporting those who are rebuilding their lives and finding their most aligned path forward.
Jill knows that the tips and tricks in each episode work – because she's used them to change her life and her clients have used them to change their lives! Jill has the education and life experience to help you rebuild your life, whatever the circumstances… and move from surviving to thriving!
Through her talks, events, programs, and podcast "Life After: From Surviving to Thriving", Jill provides her clients with a unique mix of thoughtful guidance and sincere care. She lives in a small town in Washington with her son and is committed to co-create a world with more hope, connection, and healing for us all.
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