3-Minute Gratitude Rituals You Can Actually Stick With
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Gratitude sounds beautiful… until life gets busy.
You wake up already behind. Emails are piling up. Deadlines. Kids. Laundry. Dinner. Repeat.
And in the middle of it all, someone says, “Have you tried practicing gratitude?”
Let’s be real — most people don’t have an hour to journal or meditate every morning. But what if you could change your energy in just 3 minutes?
In this blog, I’ll show you how. These micro-practices don’t require perfection or peace and quiet, just a willingness to reset. They’re the exact tools I teach in my Gratitude Reset Course and use in my own (very real) life.
Let’s make gratitude simple again — and something you actually stick with.
1. The “I Get2” Morning Pause
This one takes less than 30 seconds, and it’s how I start my day:
Before grabbing your phone, place your hand over your heart and say:
“I get2 ________ today.”
Not “I have to.” Not “I should.” Just “I get2.”
- I get2 show up.
- I get2 care.
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I get2 try again.
This tiny shift reframes your mindset before the noise of the day takes over. You’re not adding more to your plate — you’re grounding into the power of choice.
💡 Try leaving one of my Gratitude Cards beside your bed. Pick one each morning and let it guide your focus.
2. The One-Line Gratitude Journal Habit
You don’t need a long journaling session to feel the benefits.
Grab your notebook — or better yet, your Get2Mindset Gratitude Journal — and jot down one sentence:
“Today, I’m grateful for _______.”
That’s it.
It might be your morning coffee. A kind text. A moment of quiet.
Some days, it’ll feel deep and emotional. Other days, silly or surface-level. Both are real. Both are enough.
💡 Want a prompt? Each page of the Get2Mindset Journal includes gentle guidance — no overthinking required.
3. The Midday Gratitude Reset
This one is perfect when you feel your energy dipping mid-afternoon:
Set a recurring alarm or reminder that says “Gratitude Reset.”
When it goes off:
- Ground – Get present.
- Exhale – Take a slow, deep breath.
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Transform – Name one thing you get2 do right now.
“I get2 breathe through this.”
“I get2 take a break.”
“I get2 start again.”
💡 Keep a Gratitude Card nearby to pull when you need a boost — or jot your thought in your Gratitude Journal to reset your perspective in real time.
These Small Rituals Add Up
None of these take more than 3 minutes. But done consistently, they retrain your brain, regulate your nervous system, and help gratitude become something that lives inside your day — not just on your to-do list.
And when the day ends? Try this:
Bonus Practice: Whisper 3 things you’re grateful for before bed.
You’ll be amazed what this does for your sleep, your stress levels, and your heart.
Watch the Full Video
Prefer to listen instead? Here’s the companion video to this blog:
👉 Our Favourite Get2Mindset Gratitude Cards | Living Richly Podcast x 3-Minute Gratitude Rituals
Hit “Play” when you're ready.
🧰 Resources to Deepen Your Practice
🛍️ Gratitude Cards: Shop Now →
📓 30-Day Gratitude Journal: Start Your Daily Habit →
📥 Free 5-Step Reset Guide: Download Free →
💻 Gratitude Reset Course: Join Now →
🎥 How to Practice Gratitude Daily (Even If Life Feels Overwhelming): Watch now →
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