The month of Thanksgiving is all about embracing loved ones and practicing gratitude. Why not get into the spirit of Thanksgiving by sharing a special breakfast in Santa Monica with friends and family?
Do you find it difficult to think of things to be grateful for in your life? There are ways that you can practice gratitude, and what better way to start practice than with a morning cup of coffee? We have created a list of ways to help you boost your mental health and gratitude. You can review this list while enjoying your favorite drink from Dogtown Coffee.
1. Consider Your Coffee
You can start your journey toward gratitude with a simple gesture. The next time you order from your local coffee shop in Santa Monica, make sure you thank your server for making your morning cup of coffee or tea. Is your barista friendly to you and making you feel welcome? Thank them. You can take your thank yous beyond the coffee shop and even go as far as to thank the small coffee farmers across the country who partner with coffee shops and provide the flavorful ingredients you enjoy in your drink.
2. Keep a Gratitude Journal
It can be time and energy-consuming to constantly scroll through social media content. If you feel tired from all the screen time, think about taking just five minutes to get your daily coffee in Santa Monica, cozy up with your cup of joe, and write a page in your new gratitude journal. You can write about the little acts of kindness you have observed or experienced throughout the day and little victories that make you appreciate your day.
When you grab breakfast in Santa Monica, make an effort to look around at the people around you and the conversations that take place. There are plenty of things to write about in your gratitude journal when you pay attention to your surroundings. If you are struggling to write, try asking yourself the following questions:
- What are you grateful for at this very moment?
- How have your friends and/or family made your life better?
- Did you just taste the best coffee in Santa Monica? That’s definitely worth writing an entry in your gratitude journal.
Hopefully, these questions can help inspire you to get creative in your writing. Writing is a healthy exercise that can help you think more positively about work and home life.
3. Reconnect
The next time you sip on your morning coffee or tea, think about sending a text or email to your old coworker to thank them for always being supportive of you in the workplace. Or maybe you want to call your aunt and thank her for encouraging you to apply to your dream college. You can even handwrite a thank-you note to a mentor who had a significant impact on your life. In many cases, reconnecting can be good for the soul.
4. Go For a Daily Walk
You may have heard people say that a daily walk during the peak of the pandemic helps boost mental health. Even years after the mandatory lockdowns have been lifted, it is still important to squeeze in daily walks for your mental health.
Consider going for a stroll with your cup of coffee in hand. Take in your surroundings. You may notice things that spark joy, such as cute little dogs in the park, impressive architecture of buildings, and some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, particularly in Santa Monica, that you have never been to before.
Conclusion
The next time you have breakfast in Santa Monica, consider the little and big things in life that you are grateful for and you just might feel your spirits being lifted.