Self-Improvement Friday Fix: Gratitude Practices That Will Make You Happier By Amy Morin, LCSW, Editor-in-Chief Published on November 18, 2022 Print Verywell / Julie Bang Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 216 More About the Podcast Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Friday Fix: Episode 216 Sometimes, practicing gratitude can feel a little bit like a chore. Writing thank you notes or telling your family what you’re thankful for over the dinner table might not conjure up true gratitude after a while. But there are gratitude practices that can help you feel thankful every day. And that can have huge benefits for your health, your relationships, and your happiness level. One of the best ways to practice gratitude involves being thankful for the people in your life rather than the things that you have. After all, it’s easy to take people for granted. And it’s tempting sometimes to only see the things that people do that annoy us, frustrate us, and disappoint us. But, it’s important not to overlook all the reasons why we can appreciate the people in our lives–including the people we sometimes find difficult. In this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I share five ways you can experience and express true gratitude in your life. The Benefits of Cultivating Gratitude for Stress Relief More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews and ratings are a great way to encourage other people to listen and help them prioritize their mental health too. Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. Thank you. For media or public speaking inquiries, contact Amy here. Download the Transcript Links and Resources Follow Amy Morin on Instagram Check out Amy’s books on mental strength If You Liked This Episode, You Might Also Like These Episodes: Friday Fix: The Letter Everyone Should Write to Themselves How to Set Boundaries With Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab Friday Fix: How to Stop Being a People Pleaser Cultivate Gratitude and Feel Happier With Life By Amy Morin, LCSW, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind. She's also a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit Speak to a Therapist Online Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Verywell Mind receives compensation.