Why Saying Three Things You’re Grateful For Can Transform Your Mindset and Your Mission
Three years ago, I took part in a five-day challenge. At the time, I didn’t know just how much it would shift my mindset—or change my life.
The challenge was all about mindset and daily habits. There were lots of helpful suggestions and tools to try, but there was one that stuck with me. One that quietly made its way into my everyday life and has stayed with me ever since:
Saying three things I’m grateful for—every single day.
It seemed simple. It was simple. But it also felt hard at times. Especially when you’re surviving on broken sleep, dealing with the aftershocks of birth trauma, or trying to support a neurodivergent household.
There were days when I couldn’t think of anything at all. But even on those days, I forced myself to find something—however small.
I’m grateful that my daughter smiled at me this morning. I’m grateful for a warm cup of tea. I’m grateful I made it through the day.
That little act, repeated over time, created a shift. A shift in how I saw the world, how I responded to challenges, and even how I saw myself.
It didn’t happen overnight, but slowly I found that I was more present, more hopeful, and more determined. And with that shift came something unexpected: clarity. I realised I wasn’t just surviving anymore—I was ready to help others do the same.
Because of that one habit, I found the courage to start this business.
Because of that one habit, I’ve been able to create resources for other parents who’ve faced premature birth, NICU journeys, baby loss, and the overwhelming realities of raising a child with neurodiversity.
This business didn’t come from having everything figured out—it came from gratitude and growth, even on the hardest days.
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re in the thick of it right now. Maybe you’re feeling broken, overwhelmed, or just so, so tired. I’ve been there. I am there sometimes still.
But I promise you, starting a simple gratitude practice—three small things a day—can be the first step to seeing life differently. And who knows where it might lead?
So here’s my challenge to you:
For the next seven days, say three things you’re grateful for every morning or every evening. Write them down, speak them aloud, or even whisper them into the dark if that’s all you can manage.
Let that be your anchor. Let it change you the way it changed me.
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References:
Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting Blessings Versus Burdens: An Experimental Investigation of Gratitude and Subjective Well-Being in Daily Life. NHS (2023). Mental Wellbeing – Tips for Mental Health. Mind UK (2024). Practising Gratitude: How Small Shifts Can Make a Big Difference.
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