Your mind's "hidden power"

Even when my schedule is packed — ​​I always try to do THIS daily (and you should too). If you are having trouble viewing this email, [click here.]( [Dr. Steven Gundry | Founder, Gundry MD]( Hi {NAME}, If you’re anything like me, you know life can get busy. Sometimes so busy, we forget to take time out of our day to appreciate the little things. But even when my schedule is packed — ​​one thing I always try to do is practice gratitude. Because expressing gratitude doesn’t just make you feel happier, calmer, and less stressed… it also has some major health benefits.1 Taking stock of all the GOOD in life can help everything from your sleep, heart, and brain — to even your gut and immune system. That’s why today, I want to share a simple (yet effective) way to harness these benefits and practice gratitude in your everyday life… By keeping a gratitude journal. This daily practice — where you keep an ongoing list of things you’re grateful for — is a fantastic way to lift your spirits… And it helps you remember everything in your life that truly makes you happy. Now, I know life sometimes gets a little hectic… so keeping a journal may feel like another thing to add to your already-busy plate. But luckily, I’ve come up with 3 gratitude journal tips to help make it easy — and they work like a charm. 1. Choose a method that works for you. Do you find it more comfortable to handwrite in a notebook? Or do you prefer to type your notes into a computer or cell phone? Whichever method you prefer, choose a journal that makes you want to fill its pages. After all, you’ll be much more likely to write in your journal if you’re looking forward to it… And once it’s part of your daily routine, you’ll start looking for things to be thankful for — so you’ll have a positive mindset before you even start writing. 2. Aim for quality, not quantity. When it comes to keeping a gratitude journal, it’s not necessarily about how many things you write. It’s about how meaningful your list is. The best way to do this? Be specific and personal. For example, instead of writing “I am grateful for my morning walks,” I would write “I'm grateful for the time I get to spend with Penny and the dogs on our morning walks.” Keeping it specific will help you focus on what you’re really grateful for, and what truly matters to you. 3. Stick to your own schedule. Keeping a gratitude journal is a very personal process… so the timing of when you write is completely up to you. (The key is to make the experience feel as positive as possible, so you never want to force it!) Personally, I try to journal every night for 5 minutes or so… I find that it really helps put my mind at ease before I fall asleep. But whether you write in it once a day or once a month, it’s all about finding a schedule that works best for you. And when you do, I think you’ll really find your mind (and your body) feeling happier, calmer, and less stressed… Now that’s something to be grateful for. Looking out for you, Steven Gundry, MD [Steven Gundry, MD]( P.S. What’s one thing you’re grateful for? Let me know by replying to this email! As for me — I’m just grateful for having you be part of the Gundry MD family. :)  Sources: 1. Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 377-389. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.84.2.377   This email was sent to {EMAIL} by newsletter@gundrymd.com [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [VIP Discounts]( | [Join Text Club]( 9465 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300 Beverly Hills, California, 90212  [Report Spam](  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Â