In this episode of *The Morning Commute*, host Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP, explores how gratitude can serve as a practical mindfulness-based strategy for supporting well-being, connection, and resilience in our professional and personal lives. Rather than focusing on forced positivity or ignoring difficult emotions, she examines how intentionally recognizing and appreciating what we already have can help shift our perspective during stressful or overwhelming moments.
Through personal reflection and the Swedish concept of *lagom*, meaning “just the right amount,” Stephanie considers how the constant pressure to do more can leave clinicians feeling short on time, resources, support, and energy. She discusses the relationship between gratitude and mindfulness, common barriers to practicing gratitude, and research on its connection to well-being. She also emphasizes that gratitude can coexist with stress, disappointment, and challenging circumstances.
The episode includes a brief guided gratitude practice and realistic ways to incorporate gratitude into daily routines without adding another task to an already demanding schedule. From morning reflections and gratitude journaling to expressing appreciation for colleagues and recognizing small moments of client progress, Stephanie shares strategies that can support both personal well-being and professional relationships. You'll leave with practical ideas for making gratitude a meaningful part of your day, even when things feel overwhelming.
Through personal reflection and the Swedish concept of *lagom*, meaning “just the right amount,” Stephanie considers how the constant pressure to do more can leave clinicians feeling short on time, resources, support, and energy. She discusses the relationship between gratitude and mindfulness, common barriers to practicing gratitude, and research on its connection to well-being. She also emphasizes that gratitude can coexist with stress, disappointment, and challenging circumstances.
The episode includes a brief guided gratitude practice and realistic ways to incorporate gratitude into daily routines without adding another task to an already demanding schedule. From morning reflections and gratitude journaling to expressing appreciation for colleagues and recognizing small moments of client progress, Stephanie shares strategies that can support both personal well-being and professional relationships. You'll leave with practical ideas for making gratitude a meaningful part of your day, even when things feel overwhelming.
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