Hey, Babes! Here’s What I’m Sharing in This Episode

I’m diving into how gratitude journaling totally flipped my world, rewiring my brain to spot the good stuff everywhere. I’m breaking down the reticular activating system (RAS)—yep, my brain’s Google search engine—and how it helps me find hearts in nature and manifest magic. I take you back to my skeptical 8th-grade self, rolling my eyes at my intern Miss Orthner’s gratitude obsession, and share a wild story about scoring free hockey game tickets just by vibing high. Plus, I’m giving you my go-to journaling prompts and a 7-day heart-finding challenge to unleash your own magic!

What I Learned (Key Takeaways)

• Gratitude Changes Everything: Writing down what I’m thankful for trains my brain to seek more positivity, boosts my happiness by over 10%, and chills out my stress—science says so!
• My RAS is a Game-Changer: My reticular activating system filters 11 million bits of info per second to focus on what I care about—like spotting red cars when I’m car shopping or pregnant women when I was expecting.
• Vibe High, Attract Magic: When I’m rocking a positive mindset with gratitude, I become a magnet for amazing people and opportunities. Vibing low? I just get more of the same old crap.
• Stay Present, Drop the Judgment: Gratitude keeps me in the moment and helps me see the good in everyone, breaking those negative cycles for good.

My Favorite Gratitude Journaling Prompts
Ready to start journaling? Grab a notebook and spend 5-10 minutes daily with these prompts to fire up your RAS:

Prompt 1: “Write down three things you’re grateful for today, no matter how small—like a warm cup of tea or a smile from a neighbor. Why do these moments matter to you?”

Prompt 2: “Reflect on a challenge you faced recently. What’s one thing you can be grateful for in that situation, like a lesson learned or support you received?”

Prompt 3: “Think of someone who made a difference in your life. Write a short letter thanking them, even if you don’t send it. How does it feel to focus on their impact?”

Prompt 4: “List three things in nature that brought you joy this week (e.g., a sunset, a bird’s song). How can you notice more of these moments?”

Prompt 5: “Imagine your ideal day. What are you grateful for in this vision? How can you take one step toward it today?”
My Tips for Making It Work:

• Write by hand—it’s like a direct line to my brain.
• Journal in the morning to set my vibe or at night to wind down.
• Get specific—details make my RAS lock onto the good stuff like a laser.

My 7-Day Heart-Finding Challenge
Let’s train your RAS to spot joy! For the next 7 days:

• Look for hearts in nature—clouds, leaves, rocks, even my breakfast toast.
• Snap a pic or write about one heart I find daily and how it makes me feel.
• Why it works: This fun game keeps me present and programs my brain to seek beauty everywhere.
• Share your hearts in my Unleash Your Inner Boss Babe Facebook group—let’s vibe together!

Join My Badass Community
Want to hang with empowered women and unleash your inner badass? Join my free Unleash Your Inner Boss Babe Facebook group to share your hearts, gratitude wins, and journey to becoming the sexiest, most confident version of you.

Spread the Vibe
If this episode lit you up, share it with a friend who needs a gratitude glow-up! Tag me on social media with #GratitudeGlowUp

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manifestbossbabe/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.bussiere.73/
Tik Tok: https: //www.tiktok.com/@manifestbossbabe