The Identity Journal - Kendall Laughlin, Jr.

The Identity Journal - Kendall Laughlin, Jr.

The One Question that Can Transform Your Life

The Practice of Identity-Based Gratitude

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Kendall Laughlin
Nov 11, 2024
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a restaurant with stairs and a sign that says i have a glorious day
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Gratitude isn’t just an annual Thanksgiving ritual or a fleeting mood booster—it’s a game-changer for your brain, your relationships, and your well-being. But here’s the real secret:

To make gratitude stick, you need to live it, not just practice it.

How? By stepping into a new identity with one simple, powerful question:
“What would a grateful person do?”

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