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You've written in your gratitude journal. You've said the affirmations. You've posted the sticky notes. So why do you still feel stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed?

Here's what most people miss: gratitude practiced only at the mindset level won't rewire your nervous system. In this Thanksgiving week episode, I'm breaking down why traditional gratitude practices fall short—and how to practice gratitude at the emotional level where real transformation happens.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why gratitude affirmations alone don't eliminate stress and anxiety
• The one test that reveals if you're actually bad at receiving gratitude (hint: it involves compliments)
• How gratitude shows up in your body—and why that matters more than what you write in your journal
• Why stress and gratitude cannot coexist (and what that means for your nervous system)
• The hidden connection between rejecting compliments and a scarcity mindset
• How to practice emotional gratitude in your relationships (even when you're focused on what's "wrong")
• Why wanting is actually a form of scarcity—and how to shift out of it

Key insight: If you're practicing gratitude but still experiencing stress, overwhelm, or control issues in other areas of your life, you're only working at the conscious level. True gratitude happens in the body, not just the mind.

The gratitude practice that actually works:Stop just saying "I'm grateful for..." and start asking: How does gratitude feel in my body? Where do I feel it? How long can I stay in that feeling? This is what rewires your nervous system from survival mode (I don't have) to thriving mode (I already have).

Who this episode is for:

• Anyone frustrated that gratitude practices aren't reducing their stress
• High-achievers who struggle to receive compliments or let people help them
• People who journal about gratitude but still feel anxious and overwhelmed
• Anyone who wants to shift from scarcity mindset to abundance

Resources mentioned:

• Join the Insightful Success community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Nvf2AeDtK/
• Book your free clarity call: https://insightfulessence.com/coaching

Happy Thanksgiving! May this episode help you practice gratitude in a way that actually transforms your nervous system and your life.

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