That’s a great point. When we pause to notice the small good things each day, we give our bodies a chance to relax and our minds a chance to reset. For women who manage many roles, a short gratitude practice can reduce stress hormones, improve sleep, and help us feel more connected to ourselves and to those around us. It’s a gentle reminder that even amid busy days, we deserve a moment of calm. If you’d like, I can suggest a few easy ways to get started.

Here are a few things I love that are quick and easy to fit in any day. First, start with a simple breathing pause—inhale for four seconds, hold for four, exhale for four. While you’re breathing, silently name one thing you’re grateful for. Next, stick a bright sticky note on your bathroom mirror and write a short thank you to yourself for something you did that day. Finally, keep a tiny notebook in your purse and jot down one good thing before bed. It only takes a minute, but it can shift your whole outlook.