How to Practice Grateful Flow

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: The best time to do this is soon after waking.

   Find a place that is calm and quiet where you are unlikely to be disturbed.
   
   Sit on a chair and close your eyes.
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   Step 2: Focus on your breathing for a couple of minutes until you feel nicely relaxed and calm.

   , Either in your head, or aloud, say their names and a kind message.
   
   For example, you might say "Mum, may you be well, happy and at ease." Repeat for your other family members. , Wish them well in their day. , The sort of people we take for granted, but never really thank.
   
   Mentally thank them and wish them well. , This can be quite hard and it's best not to think of anyone who you're still very angry with, as this could destroy your calmness.
   
   People like the nosy woman round the corner are a good bet.
   
   Try to wish them happiness. ,
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   Step 3: When you are calm

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   Step 4: begin by thinking of your immediate family (mother

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   Step 5: father

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   Step 6: siblings).

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   Step 7: move onto your friends.

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   Step 8: think about your acquaintances-perhaps the woman who works in the local shop

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   Step 9: or your hairdresser.

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    Step 10: The final part is to think of those you dislike.

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    Step 11: Focus on your breathing again for around a minute

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    Step 12: then get up and continue your day

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    Step 13: hopefully feeling refreshed.

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