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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.

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.

One of the best ways to practice gratitude involves being thankful for the people in your life rather than the things that you have. 

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.

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.

In this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I share five ways you can experience and express true gratitude in your life. 

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.

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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.

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Links and Resources

  • Follow Amy Morin on Instagram

  • Check out Amy’s books on mental strength

  • 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