Celebrate the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge to transform your mindset, boost positivity, and cultivate appreciation in daily life. Discover the journey today!
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Celebrating the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can shift our perspective and enhance our well-being. One way to harness this power is through a structured practice, such as the Gratitude Challenge. Today, we celebrate the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge, an initiative designed to help individuals cultivate a deeper appreciation for life.
Problem
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in negativity and overlook the blessings that surround us. Stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction can cloud our minds, making it difficult to recognize the good things in life. This is where the Gratitude Challenge comes in. By committing to a period of focused gratitude, we can retrain our minds to notice and celebrate what truly matters.
Does This Really Matter?
You might wonder if participating in a 70-day challenge really makes a difference. The answer is a resounding yes! Research shows that practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, improved mental health, and stronger relationships. When we take time each day to acknowledge what we are thankful for, we create a positive feedback loop that enhances our overall well-being.
Scripture
Many are familiar with the biblical verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." This verse encourages us to appreciate both the highs and lows of life. By engaging in the Gratitude Challenge, we embody this spirit of thankfulness, learning to express appreciation even during tough times.
What If?
What if you dedicated just a few moments each day to reflect on what you’re grateful for? Picture yourself waking up in the morning, taking a deep breath, and listing three things that bring you joy. This simple practice can set a positive tone for your day and help you face challenges with resilience.
Imagine
Imagine keeping a gratitude journal for 70 days. Each day, you jot down something different that you appreciate—be it a warm cup of coffee, a kind word from a friend, or even a sunny afternoon. As the days pass, you’ll begin to notice patterns and themes in your life. Your perspective will shift as you start to recognize how much beauty and kindness exists around you.
My Experience for the Inaugural 70-Day Gratitude Challenge
I’ve said it for years, but I think I’ve only started to grasp it in the past 70 days…
Gratitude is a game changer.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I know what the studies show—if you feel gratitude and write it in journal in 21-28 days you’ll report being 10% happier. But I didn’t expect—choosing to give thanks, feeling gratitude for what I give thanks for and showing appreciation for what I feel gratitude for—to make such a profound difference in my life.
I’d tell people this is what I’m doing, “Well that’s easy”. I’m “The challenge is doing is every day for 70 days” and it was. By day 28 I was realizing I was laughing out loud more and singing worship songs when none were playing. It became fun…until around day 43. I got out of my rhythm.
My rhythm was to journal. I write down my thoughts to God. Present them to him so he can direct my steps or pour out my complaint to Him—yes those days still happen. Then I would write “What do you want me to feel gratitude for today?” And I’d meditate and read the Bible. Often in the meditation or Bible Reading I’d feel gratitude. If it didn’t happen, I’d be still and know He is God, then follow where my compassion led in my thoughts. Soon I’d feel gratitude, then I would write what I felt gratitude in the journal. Often it was for God or something He does, so my journal entry would naturally turn to praise because that’s how we show appreciation to God for who He is and what He does.
This is a rhythm I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon.
I am changed and I am being changed through gratitude. It’s a game changer.
You can do your own 70-Day Gratitude Challenge any time. You can do it with any body. My material is decidedly Christian, but you can do with people of any faith or no faith. All you need to do is:
Every day for 70 days…
Choose to give thanks
Feel grateful for what you give thanks for
Show appreciation for what you feel gratitude for
And figure out how you’ll do it as a group. The possibilities are endless. You do you. Daily phone call or group text; weekly check in through a video call on at a local coffee shop; celebrating milestones—like letting someone in when they indicate they want to be in your lane—with a group cheer or night out.
Thanksgiving is a great time to start.
Studies show that 3 sets of 21 or 63 - 70 days our brains move our conscious thoughts to the autonomic part of our brain. You’ll naturally feel gratitude in about 63 - 70 days - which is why the challenge is that long.
Also did you know we can’t hold anxiousness and gratitude in our minds at the same time? It’s either one or the other.
Choose Gratitude.
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70 days to help you give thanks at all times in every situation.
Are you ready to transform your outlook on life? In Live LIGHT: 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Reflections, you will discover a powerful journey designed to cultivate gratitude and appreciation in your everyday experiences. This book invites you to embark on a 70-day challenge that encourages you to focus on the positives, no matter the circumstances.
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Don’t miss
You can do all this with the Live LIGHT 70-Gratitude Challenge course https://revtrev.link/thanks
Next Steps
Are you ready to take on the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge? Gather your materials, set your intentions, and dive in! Embrace every moment of this journey and pay attention to how it affects your outlook on life. https://revtrev.link/thanks
Taking part in the Gratitude Challenge not only enriches our own lives but can also inspire those around us. Let’s celebrate this journey together!
