As we step into November, a month synonymous with Thanksgiving in the United States and a time for being more in tune with what we are grateful for, Marianne shares a recent experience that reminded her how impactful learning to be more present and embracing a practice of gratitude can be in our lives.  Marianne shares a few simple activities to help you become more mindful:Body Scan: Conduct a daily body scan to become aware of physical sensations and tensions.Nature Walks: Spend time in nature, focusing on the sights, sounds, and smells around you.Mindful Eating: Savor each bite during meals, paying attention to flavors and textures.Journaling: Keep a mindfulness journal to record your thoughts and experiences, promoting self-reflection.And for those working on being more grateful, she talks about trying some of these practices:Gratitude Journal: Write down things you're thankful for daily using a gratitude journal or app.Three Good Things: Reflect on and record three positive experiences each day.Gratitude Jar: Whenever something or someone makes you grateful, jot it down and place it in a jar, then read them all at the end of the year.Lastly, Marianne reminds those going through personal challenge, to embrace these practices as they can help you remember all the good in your life and the progress you've made, even if you're not quite where you thought you would be. If you want to hear another great episode on gratitude, try last week's episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938384/13819216-redefining-gratitude-get-out-of-your-problems-and-into-the-solution-with-holly-bertone.mp3?download=true Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...