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10 Ways to Use Gratitude to Raise Your Vibration Instantly

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By: Mary Morrissey
Updated: November 23, 2017

Daily Practices To Feel Better, Manifest Faster, and Transform Your Life

Raising your vibration is one of the fastest ways to align with the life you desire. 

If you want to manifest your dreams and live a life full of joy, abundance, and purpose, learning how to raise your vibration quickly is key.

And one of the simplest, most powerful tools to do this is practicing gratitude.

When you focus on gratitude, you naturally shift your energy from lack to abundance, from stress to peace, and from fear to love. It’s like tuning into a different frequency on the radio – one that’s clear, uplifting, and filled with possibilities. 

Let’s dive into 10 easy, practical ways to raise your vibration instantly using gratitude!

Benefits of Gratitude

Before we explore how to raise your vibration quickly with gratitude, let’s look at how this powerful frequency can transform your life on every level.

  • Improves Physical Health 

Did you know that expressing gratitude can actually make you feel healthier? Studies show that grateful people experience better sleep and even lower cortisol levels – which means it reduces stress. When you’re well-rested and feel good physically, it’s much easier to focus on positive emotions and maintain a positive mindset.

  • Improves Mental Health 

Research shows that practicing gratitude helps to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It acts like a natural mood booster, enhancing your overall mental strength. This shift in focus from what’s wrong to what’s right in your life helps you break free from negative thought patterns.

  • Improves Emotional Well-Being 

Gratitude fosters greater empathy and strengthens social bonds. It boosts your self-esteem and helps you see the positive aspects of your life more clearly – even in tough times. This not only improves your self-image but also brings more connection into your relationships.

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How to Raise Your Vibration Instantly with Gratitude

Now that you know how gratitude can transform your well-being, let’s explore 10 practical ways to tap into this powerful frequency:

1. Gratitude List

A simple way to start is by turning your journaling practice into a gratitude journal. 

Every morning or evening, write down three things you’re grateful for. It could be as simple as a warm cup of tea, a kind word from a friend, or the sound of rain. (If your mind goes blank, gratitude journaling prompts will help you.) 

By focusing on these small, beautiful moments, you’ll begin to feel more positive and attract even more of what you love into your life.

2. Meditation

Another great option is to spend time in meditation, focusing on the things you appreciate. 

If you’ve never meditated before, rest assured – it’s simpler than you might think. Take a few deep breaths, close your eyes, and relax. Then, in your mind’s eye, picture each thing you’re grateful for as a warm feeling washes over you. Visualize as many things as you like. When you feel done, open your eyes and bask in the frequency of gratitude. 

This practice instantly raises your vibration and connects you with a sense of inner peace.

3. Affirmations

Affirmations help you maintain a high vibration even when challenges arise – that’s why I recommend them so much!

Create affirmations that cultivate an attitude of gratitude, such as “I am grateful for all the love and abundance in my life.” 

Repeat these affirmations throughout your day to shift your focus toward the positive aspects of your life. 

4. Quotes

Keep a collection of inspiring gratitude quotes where you can see them – anything goes, from sticky notes in your bathroom mirror, to your phone wallpaper. 

These reminders can help you quickly reconnect with a grateful mindset whenever you’re feeling down. Just a few words and a moment of mindfulness can be enough to pull you back into a space of appreciation.

5. Spend Time in Nature

Nature has a way of raising your vibration instantly… and I’m sure you’ve felt its calming effect before. 

So go for a walk, sit by a tree, or feel the sun on your face. As you spend time outdoors, practice being grateful for the beauty around you – the leaves rustling in the wind, the birds singing, or the fresh air. Let nature ground you and lift your spirit.

6. Acts of Kindness

Doing something kind for others not only makes them feel good – it also boosts your own mood. 

Whether it’s making someone smile, volunteering, or donating to charity, these acts of kindness generate positive energy that comes back to you. When you give from a place of gratitude, you’ll feel more expansive, appreciative, and joyful.

7. Gratitude Jar

This is a fun daily gratitude practice if you like DIY projects!

First, create a “gratitude jar” – feel free to decorate it anyway you like, and keep it in a special place. Then, take some time each day to write down one thing you’re grateful for and place it in the jar. 

On days when you need a little boost, pull out one of those notes to remind yourself of the positive aspects of your life. It’s a powerful way to keep your vibration high and stay connected to what matters most.

8. Hug a Loved One

Physical touch is a powerful way to raise your vibration. Hug someone you love—your partner, child, or friend—and take a moment to really appreciate their presence in your life. 

That simple act of connection can fill your heart with warmth and gratitude.

9. Take a Moment for Self-Care

Being grateful isn’t just a mental exercise – it’s also about treating yourself with kindness. 

Take time each day to care for yourself, whether it’s through a relaxing bath, a walk in the park, or simply reading a good book. When you nurture yourself, you honor your body and mind, creating a positive mindset that’s essential for raising your vibration.

10. Create an Uplifting Environment

Your surroundings have a significant impact on how you feel. Create a space that feels uplifting to you, like a small personal sanctuary for meditation or simply light a candle if that brings you peace. 

Remove any objects that clutter your space or stir up negative emotions in you (a picture that brings back painful memories, for example.) By creating an environment that supports your well-being, you naturally elevate your energy.

Start Transforming Your Life in 10 Minutes a Day

Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools you have to raise your vibration and attract the life you desire. 

When you consciously make time each day to express gratitude, you create a ripple effect that transforms not only your life but also the lives of those around you. 

Ironically, that’s what people struggle with the most: making gratitude a part of their routine.

So if you have a busy schedule, and you’d love a simple, “done-for-you” way to use gratitude to feel better and manifest faster, I have something special for you:

The “Grateful: Happy, Healthy & Wealthy” Guided Audio Meditation – My Gift to You!

When you listen to this free 10-minute guided audio meditation, you will:

  • Generate an instant wave of gratitude for yourself and your life
  • Shift your focus away from what seems to be missing or wrong
  • And begin to see golden opportunities that were in front of you all along!

This is your sure-fire way to start raising your vibration and transforming your life, no matter how hectic life gets!

Click here to get your FREE meditation 

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About Mary Morrissey

Mary Morrissey

Mary Morrissey is widely considered the world’s foremost expert on “dream-building,” having invested the last 40 years into studying the art and science of transforming dreams into results. Mary has also written two best-selling books, addressed the United Nations three times, co-convened three week-long meetings with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, and met with President Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Through her books, live events and programs, Mary has helped empower millions of people worldwide to achieve new heights of meaning, purpose, aliveness and authentic success.

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Comments

  1. Carol

    December 4, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Thank you so much Mary..for your clarity and generosity

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  2. Virginia Leopold

    November 28, 2017 at 3:49 am

    Dear Mary…
    I copied your 18 gratitude quotes, cut them into separate quotes and handed them out at Thanksgiving dinner, and each person read one to the gathered group.
    Great activity. Everyone loved the quotes!
    Thanks
    Ginny Leopold

    Reply
  3. Frances Miller

    November 27, 2017 at 4:41 am

    Thank you Mary I am grateful for people like you who want to share their lifes attitudes of gaining all things good and powerful in their lives. I am also grateful to be open minded enough to bring this attitude into my life. I never realized how being grateful will help me more and more. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Hazel

    November 27, 2017 at 4:19 am

    I am grateful in any circumstance!

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  5. Lily

    November 26, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    Thanksgiving should be every day, all the time (and not represent white-washed hypocrisy).

    Thank you for expressing some of the differences between social politeness vs. gratitude. The former is rote memory, like multiplication tables.

    Gratitude fills one’s entire being — mental, spiritual, emotional, physical — with intense appreciation drawn from one’s depths and rising to overflowing expression, vocal or not, of the knowing of magic and miracles. I am grateful for experiencing gratitude.

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  6. Louise McLeod

    November 26, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    Thank you so much for your message and instructions!

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  7. Matekino Tuatara

    November 25, 2017 at 6:54 am

    Hi Mary,

    Thank you for your words of appreciation in your kindly gifted email today, this has really truely opened my eyes to the world that I live in…. In both positive and negative circumstances and situations that I am currently in… Myself 🙂

    By just reading your works of encouragement and inspiration towards the betterment of our human race, It inspires me to be me xox

    Kind regards
    Matekino

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  8. Luciana

    November 25, 2017 at 2:34 am

    Thank you Mary. I am grateful that you keep sending me your letters, I fell so good while I read them. I will be grateful for more things that I never thought I should be grateful.

    Thank you again,

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  9. Kay Traeger

    November 24, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Its good to be reminded of the power of gratitude. A great article!

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  10. Margaret

    November 24, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    Just to say thank you, Mary,for your inspiring blogs. These blogs have helped me a lot in my personal life. Although I am not yet where I want to be, I am glad to know that I will never go back to where I was before reading your blogs. Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Geraldine Crider

    November 24, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving,
    As a newly certified DreamBuilder coach, I am striving to teach others to practice AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE each day!!

    This practice begins with ME!!!

    Thank you for reconfirming to be GRATEFUL IN the moment that I AM IN right now!!!

    Reply
  12. Bbs

    November 24, 2017 at 11:01 am

    So grateful for remembering me. You’ve really inspired me today. Thank you so much.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you also.

    God Bless

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  13. Lois Murphy

    November 24, 2017 at 8:50 am

    I’m on day 240 practicing gratitude and wondered why it wasn’t working. I had to get out of my own way first. I didn’t realise my ego was stopping me. I’m on day 130 of practicing gratitude with prayer and using the “I am that” statement. Life whatever way it appears is amazing. Thank you.

    Reply
  14. April

    November 24, 2017 at 5:25 am

    Truly awesome!!!! I love your encouraging words for Thanksgiving!!!!

    Reply
  15. sally

    November 24, 2017 at 5:05 am

    I am so grateful to be able to spend time with my sisters who have flown in from all corners of the world to spend time with my sister in her final journey home.

    Reply
  16. Khalil Arabi

    November 23, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    Thank you Mary. I am grateful for your insights and giving spirit. I wish you and yours a happy thanksgiving and happy, healthy long life.

    Reply
  17. Mark Regnier

    November 23, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    A very thought provoking and inspiring piece of writing Mary.

    This arrived in my mailbox totally out of the blue, but with perfect timing.

    I have let a few things slide in the past couple of years and have had my fair share of trials and tribulations. Regardless of these, I certainly have plenty to be grateful for, but don’t often have time, or in reality make time for contemplation.

    It was a comforting read, and a timely reminder to be grateful for what you’ve got, and to think about how you can build on, with more thought put into what you need, rather than what you want.

    The penny has only just dropped for me. I now understand that our Wants in life tend to be transient and more focused on the materialistic, but our true Needs, especially of the spiritual, soulful, nurturing and loving kind, can enrich and fulfill our lives. Shame I hadn’t learned that one earlier.

    Time to get thinking then!

    Reply

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    […] Happy Thanksgiving! Here are 5 Unexpected Benefits of Gratitude to Make Your Holiday Season Brighter NOVEMBER 23, 2017 American Thanksgiving is a time to be mindful of what we are grateful for, and ideally, to share this with others! But the truth is, we can practice gratitude all year long. You probably already know that gratitude feels good to experience, but let’s take a look at five unexpected ways that cultivating an attitude of gratitude can benefit your life (and the lives of those around you) during this holiday season! BENEFIT #1: There’s Always Something to Be Grateful For… and Gratitude Makes You Feel Good! If you are reading the words on this page, then you have something to be grateful for. You are living, breathing and taking the time to read something that will hopefully inspire you and, by means of that, doing something good for yourself! This alone is cause enough for gratitude. And more than likely, there are plenty of other things in your life to be grateful for too! For example: right now, you can be grateful for having a roof over your head, fresh water to drink, having a job, friends, family, hobbies and so on. Check out my 18 absolute favorite gratitude quotes here. You can also look for small things in your life to be grateful for, too ‒ because they add up! Perhaps you can be grateful for the delicious cup of coffee in front of you, the fact that it’s a sunny day, or that you found a great parking spot just when you needed one. The more things you find to be grateful for, the more joy and positivity you will experience in your life. You can even practice gratitude for things that at first seem unlikely to be grateful for… For example, no one likes carrying heavy groceries up the stairs. But what if you shifted your perspective to one of gratitude for you having the physical ability to walk up the stairs? Or for the delicious food you are bringing home? How would you feel then? You have the power to decide how you view the world around you. This week, as we celebrate American Thanksgiving, I highly encourage you to find something you can be grateful for multiple times a day, every day, and notice the positive benefits of gratitude you will enjoy. BENEFIT #2: Gratitude Can Help You Move Through Adversity More Quickly and Easily Practicing gratitude regularly does not mean you are not acknowledging aspects of your life that may feel difficult for you. Life can sometimes be challenging! But know that there’s a power within you that’s far greater than any circumstance, situation or condition you will ever face! Financial woes, serious illness, painful loss –these are all very real and challenging circumstances you may encounter over the course of your life, or that you may be grappling with now. And it’s okay, and natural, to feel fear, doubt and worry! But by turning your awareness to what you can feel grateful for, even during times of adversity, you can often pass through difficult times much more easily, and emerge stronger and happier on the other side. One of the greatest benefits of gratitude is using it to learn from your mistakes. You can practice gratitude for the learning opportunities or mindset changes that result from challenging situations! Perhaps you made a mistake at work or in a personal relationship, for example. Instead of getting down on yourself, try being grateful for what you have learned and how you have grown from the experience. This may be easier said than done, but gratitude is a mindset we can choose in reaction to circumstances we can’t necessarily control. BENEFIT #3: Gratitude Is a Natural Confidence Booster! Every single one of us has a negative inner critic. This is just part of the human condition! However, in each and every moment, you have the power to shift your awareness toward what you love about yourself and your life (instead of what you don’t). When you engage in negative self-talk, you will find more and more things to criticize yourself over. If you notice that you’re picking on yourself, one of the ways to pull yourself out of this is to focus on your strengths and blessings. Remember: You are the architect of your own experience! Your preconceived notions about who you are and what you think you deserve directly impact your ability to create a life you truly love living. By replacing self-defeating internal dialogue with thoughts of gratitude, you put yourself on the path to believing that you are worthy and deserving of manifesting your greatest goals and dreams. And one of the benefits of gratitude then, is that it can help you increase your self-worth. It’s a cycle: the more gratitude you express instead of criticism, the more positivity you will attract into your life, which will increase your self-worth… which will increase your overall vibration of gratitude! BENEFIT #4: Gratitude Amplifies Your Abundance One of the central truths of the Law of Abundance is that the more you are grateful for what you already have, the greater abundance you will attract into your life. It’s easy to focus on what you don’t have, often believing that this will help motivate you to gain more of whatever you seek, whether that be financial abundance, closer and more loving relationships and golden job opportunities. But the truth is, you can focus on both what you do have and what you don’t have, which can help direct your attention toward what you’d love to attract more of. BENEFIT #5: Gratitude Deepens Your Spiritual Practice A common misconception about gratitude is that it simply involves saying please and thank you – that it means leaving a gracious tip, or sending a thank you note for a nice gift. Obviously these things are kind gestures that we should not dismiss the importance of! But gratitude isn’t just about being polite or having good manners… it is a deeper, more profoundly spiritual experience than that. You and I live in a truly giving Universe, and gratitude as a real, spiritual practice recognizes this to be true in all circumstances. You may tend to say “I am grateful for” something. For example, “I am grateful for my family.” Or “I am grateful for my nice house.” And this is wonderful! It’s great to feel and express gratitude for what we have. But a more transcendent way of experiencing gratitude is to practice the mindset of “I am grateful IN.” This means being grateful right now, right where you are, regardless of what you do or don’t have or what life looks like for you right now. When practicing gratitude, try shifting your perspective to feel grateful in any circumstance. Practice being grateful in times of joy and abundance, as well as in times of struggle and lack – this is the key to spiritual gratitude that will absolutely unlock everything the Universe has to bestow upon you! The Universe grants us what we receive directly in proportion to our willingness to receive it. The difference between successful people living lives of abundance and joy, and those who may feel stuck or lacking, is that highly successful individuals practice gratitude regularly and sincerely. The benefits of gratitude are countless: greater self-worth, greater abundance, greater freedom, and a greater connection to Infinite intelligence that runs through all things, including you and I. Practicing gratitude, both for what we already have and for what we desire, is a powerful step to transforming your dreams into reality, and creating a life you truly love living. Happy Thanksgiving!!! By Mary […]

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