Episode 38
It's Okay to Not Feel Grateful Today
Sometimes, it’s just not easy to feel grateful, and that’s totally okay. Gratitude isn’t always accessible, especially when life feels heavy or you’re running on empty. We’re unpacking how that guilt creeps in when we think we should be thankful, but the truth is, it’s perfectly fine to acknowledge that you’re not feeling it right now. We’re giving you a permission slip to sit with your feelings, even if they don’t include gratitude. So, take a breath, release that guilt, and let’s embrace where we’re at today.
Takeaways:
- It's completely okay to not feel gratitude all the time; you're human, not broken.
- Gratitude can shift our perspective, but it shouldn't be forced when you're not feeling it.
- When gratitude feels out of reach, it's important to give yourself permission to feel your emotions.
- Releasing guilt around not being grateful is crucial for emotional well-being and self-acceptance.
- Acknowledging that some days are heavier than others helps in recognizing our emotional bandwidth.
- Remember, gratitude will come back to you when you're ready, no need to rush it.
Transcript
Hey, this is.
Speaker A:It's okay if bite sized permission slips.
Speaker A:I'm Matt Gielhooley, and today's permission.
Speaker A:It's okay if you can't be grateful right now.
Speaker A:Gratitude is important.
Speaker A:It shifts perspective.
Speaker A:It grounds us.
Speaker A:But sometimes the gratitude just isn't there.
Speaker A:And when that happens, the guilt shows up.
Speaker A:I should be thankful for what I have.
Speaker A:Other people have it worse.
Speaker A:Why can't I just focus on the positive?
Speaker A:I've had days where gratitude just felt out of reach.
Speaker A:It wasn't because I wasn't aware of my blessings, but because life was heavy or I was tired, or I just didn't have the emotional bandwidth and forcing it, it didn't help.
Speaker A:Gratitude is beautiful, but it's not a moral requirement.
Speaker A:It's okay if you're not there today.
Speaker A:You're allowed to feel what you feel, even if it's not gratitude.
Speaker A:Especially when it's not gratitude.
Speaker A:Gratitude will find you again, but it doesn't need to be forced.
Speaker A:So if you're struggling to feel grateful today, take a breath.
Speaker A:Release the guilt.
Speaker A:You are human, not broken.
Speaker A:And if you're up for it, tell yourself, I give myself permission to not feel grateful right now.
Speaker A:I can honor what's true for me today.
Speaker A:That's your permission slip, friend.
Speaker A:Tuck it in your pocket and I'll see you next time.
