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Tired of wellness noise and quick fixes that don’t stick? Shelly brings the conversation back to a simple practice with outsized impact: gratitude. Not as a seasonal trend, but as a daily habit that steadies your mood, supports better sleep, and helps you carry hard days with more grace. We walk through practical ways to start—three to ten items in the morning, a brief reflection before bed, or a quick thank you during a run or walk—so the habit fits your life instead of becoming another chore.
Shelly draws on decades in health and wellness to connect everyday practices with evidence-based benefits. You’ll hear how gratitude crowds out irritability, lowers the emotional noise that fuels stress, and makes room for clearer decisions. We dig into the research linking gratitude with improved sleep and fewer aches, and we talk about why thanking others strengthens relationships and creates a feedback loop of support. This isn’t toxic positivity; it’s trained attention. By noticing small, specific good—warm bed, safe home, strong legs—we shape a day that’s calmer and more focused.
We also explore a powerful reframe for tough seasons: pair gratitude with learning. Ask what this moment is teaching you and how you’re growing through it. That shift from “why me?” to “what now?” restores a sense of agency without denying the struggle. Whether your practice is spiritual, reflective, or practical, consistency matters more than perfection. Start with one minute, keep it specific, and watch the benefits compound across your energy, mindset, and long-term well-being.
If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who could use a reset, and leave a quick review so more people can find these tools. Tell us in the comments: morning or night—when do you practice gratitude?

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Thank you for listening to the Words of Wellness podcast with Shelly Jefferis. I am honored and so grateful to have you here and it would mean the world to me if you could take a minute to follow, leave a 5-star review and share the podcast with anyone you love and anyone you feel could benefit from the message.
Thank you and God Bless! And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day!
In Health,

Shelly