491: 100 Ways To Count Your Blessings

What It Covers

Steli Efti and Hiten Shah share practical methods for practicing daily gratitude, from morning rituals and written exercises to expressing appreciation directly to others and finding thankfulness during difficult moments.

Key Questions Answered

• •Verbal Expression: Communicate gratitude directly to people who matter rather than just thinking it internally. The hosts have told each other over 100 times across four years how much they appreciate their friendship, advice, and connection.
• •Daily Ritual Anchoring: Attach gratitude practice to existing daily habits like brushing teeth or putting on pajamas. Create a natural trigger point each morning or evening to mentally review what you feel thankful for that day.
• •Written Documentation: Write down specific things you feel grateful for each morning to set your daily mood. The physical act of writing creates a different emotional experience than simply thinking grateful thoughts, making the practice more impactful.
• •Small Blessings Recognition: Practice gratitude for abundant everyday items like fresh air, clean water, or a warm bed, not just significant achievements. These essential elements often go unnoticed despite being magical necessities that deserve appreciation.