A week's worth of gratitude exercises
Boost your mood and improve your health with a daily gratitude habit.
Monday: Make it your first thought. Before you get out of bed, think of five people you're grateful for. Think of each one for 20 seconds.
Tuesday: Turn negatives into positives. When you're frustrated, take a moment to think about something that's gone right today.
Wednesday: Write it down. Make a list of three things you're grateful for. Your morning cup of coffee may be a start!
Thursday: Thank someone. Show your gratitude for someone in your life with a phone call, text or hand-written card.
Friday: Find gratitude in the world around you. Stand outside and give thanks for what's around you, from the grass to the sky. Even the rain.
Saturday: Send a silent wish. Before you fall asleep, send silent gratitude to five people in your life.
Sunday: Savor positive experiences. When you experience something you're grateful for, stop and savor it. Allow yourself to feel it.
Guidance from the experts at Mayo Clinic.