Build Your Gratitude System - Power Plays For A Better Life #1

What You Will Learn?

• About This Class.
• In this class, we’ll go beyond gratitude journaling to build a multi-layered gratitude system that will help us routinely reap the mental and physical benefits of a lifestyle that is gratitude-oriented..
• "Build Your Gratitude System" is the first class in a series of classes about my power plays for better living, based on techniques I developed or acquired from extensive research into both modern and ancient thinking on what it takes to lead “the good life”, intertwined with years of experimentation as I dug myself out of a rough spot some time ago to set my life on a much better trajectory..
• My intent is to share these power plays with anyone interested in making life as happy, purposeful, and fulfilling as possible..
• So, if you're in a tough spot and want to start digging yourself out of the roughs, or even if you’re in a great spot and simply want to squeeze more joyfulness out of day-to-day living, then I hope that this class, and this series, will help you move towards your goals..
• In short: The three main sections of the class will each include an explanation of one layer of the gratitude system, a class project, and an example of me doing the class project for your reference. In long:.
• Prologue: About This Class and About Gratitude.
• Following a short introduction and discussion of class tools and materials, we’ll discuss why the routine expression of gratitude is such a powerful tool for reshaping our lives, and how we will systemize the process by building a “gratitude system” that will make it easier to consistently capitalize on the scientifically-backed benefits of expressing gratitude..
• Part 1: Gratitude Journaling.
• “Gratitude journaling” has gained substantial support from researchers, clinical psychologists, and happiness gurus as a go-to activity for boosting happiness and life satisfaction..
• Whether you’ve heard of gratitude journaling or it’s brand new to you, the intent of this section is to help you integrate gratitude journaling into your daily life with easy-to-implement tools and tricks..
• Part 2: Gratitude Rituals.
• Going beyond the standard practice of gratitude journaling, we will introduce three “gratitude rituals” to extend the benefits of expressing gratitude throughout the day, again with a focus on ease-of-implementation and simplicity. As with gratitude journaling, we will utilize scheduling, tracking, and tricks to make the techniques stick..
• Part 3: Gratitude Letters.
• “Gratitude letters” are not only a concentrated form of gratitude, but the process of writing and distributing them forces the activation of multiple character strengths, similar to how a compound exercise at the gym forces the activation of multiple muscle groups. We’ll be getting raw, genuine, grateful, and perhaps even unlocking some uncomfortable but life-changing truths about our lives along the way..
• Epilogue: The Power of Perception.
• We’ll wrap up the class with a quick discussion of how the power of perception can tease fortunate opportunities out of unfortunate circumstances, re-frame insecurities as strengths, and re-invent your reality in a way that is both satisfying and empowering. The "epilogue" will give you additional angles from which to leverage your gratitude system even further, as well as a bit of food for thought on what it truly means to live happily..
• Bonus: Gratitude System Template Walkthrough.
• In this bonus section, we'll run through a complete Gratitude System template together to clarify how to put our class learnings into action. Well, have fun building your system!.
• What’s Next?.
• This is the first class in a series of classes about my power plays for better living, and I'd be very happy if you'd join me for the entire journey, so please do follow my Skillshare profile and stay in touch..
• With that said, best of luck with the gratitude system and we’ll chat again soon!.
• Who Am I?.
• I’m Charles – an ex-management consultant, ex-entrepreneur-in-Japan and current YouTuber/entrepreneur in Canada. Over the years, I’ve developed a number of skills related to productivity, business, education, video-making, and health – but more than anything at the moment, I want to share the “power plays” that have drastically changed me for the better, as I think they are the key drivers of long-term self-transformation and long-term life satisfaction..
• I hope that my classes will be of use to you and those around you..
• Have a joyful and productive day!.
• ~ Charles.