How does Brian D Smith suggest practicing gratitude to improve mental wellness?

I talk about gratitude as a daily brain‑rewiring practice, not a “be positive” slogan.

Here’s how I suggest practicing it for mental wellness:

• Tiny, daily reps: 3–5 things you’re grateful for, written or spoken, every day
• Be specific: “The way my coffee smelled this morning,” not just “family”
• Include “hard” gratitudes: what you’re learning from challenges
• Feel it in your body for 10–20 seconds, not just list it

Over time, this trains your brain to scan for safety and connection instead of only danger and loss, which eases anxiety, boosts mood, and even improves sleep.

Would you like a simple 5‑minute daily gratitude routine you can follow?