Have you started eating healthier and talking to yourself in a positive way yet? (If you’ve read my last two posts about how to feel your absolute best, you know what I’m talking about.)

If not… go read them. Really. These small things are game changers for your physical and mental health.

But now… tip number 3 coming right up:

For a while now, I’ve had this little habit of writing or saying “thank you” in the morning and evening. It might sound simple, but it actually increases something in your brain called GABA — and that’s a big deal. GABA is a calming neurotransmitter that helps you feel more relaxed, grounded, and safe in your body. When your GABA levels are balanced, you sleep better, think more clearly, and feel more emotionally stable. Basically, it’s your nervous system’s version of a deep exhale.

And here’s the beautiful bonus: gratitude also makes it easier to attract the things you want in life.

Why? Because when your energy is high, you’re more likely to align with the people, opportunities, and experiences that are also vibrating at that higher frequency. If there’s something you’re longing for — a feeling, a situation, a version of you — and it hasn’t shown up yet, it’s likely because you’re not quite tuned in to the same energetic station. Gratitude is a beautiful shortcut to get there.

When you practice gratitude in the morning, you’re priming your brain to notice what’s good. Your day naturally becomes more positive. And let’s be honest — it’s way easier to stay in a good mood when you’ve already reminded yourself of what you appreciate… instead of rushing around half-awake, stressed, and hoping your day will magically turn into a sunny fairytale. (It probably won’t — unless you set the tone.)

So take charge of your energy first thing.

And here’s the real magic trick: do the same thing at night. Reflect on what you’re grateful for — even just one or two tiny things. It’s the gentlest way to wind down, feel good, and invite deeper sleep.

Science backs this up: just two weeks of daily gratitude practice has been shown to significantly increase happiness and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

More about why this works like magic — in the next post.