We know gratitude is good for us. But what happens when even the idea of giving thanks feels exhausting or fake? In this honest episode, Alicia helps us reframe gratitude, not as a forced to-do list, but as a natural overflow of rest, healing, and true connection with God.
Learn how to remove the emotional blocks to authentic gratitude and how to live from a place of rest, not performance.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:00] Why Gratitude Can Feel Like Another To-Do
[02:00] How Can You Break Free from the Pressure to “Feel Grateful”?
[04:00] What Did Jesus Model About Rest and Refueling?
[06:00] Could a Lack of Emotional Capacity Be Blocking Gratitude?
[08:00] Why We Can’t Gratitude Our Way Out of Burnout
[10:00] How Can You Notice God’s Presence in Small, Overlooked Moments?
[12:00] Gratitude as a Response, Not a Requirement
[14:00] What Can You Do to Rediscover the Gift of Gratitude in Overwhelming Seasons?
RESOURCES:
Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? Join us in Alicia’s Emotional Confidence Club!
We’re a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using a science-and-Scripture-based roadmap that makes emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.
Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!
Apply now to join us at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
RELATED EPISODES:
Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere?
Ep 285: Toxic Gratitude: When Is Being Thankful More Harmful Than Helpful?
Ep 247: Avoiding Burnout: Finding Emotional + Mental Rest Despite Life's Everyday Chaos
Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
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