No Limits: The Art and Science of High Performance

by Mukesh Bansal

Performance Hack #43: Practise Gratitude In many traditions, giving thanks for one’s blessings is part of the morning ritual. In gratitude meditation, you take a few moments to feel thankful for everything in your life. You don’t necessarily have to sit in any meditation pose for this, but can reflect on your many blessings as you commute to work, make your morning coffee or even before you get out of bed in the morning. In her book The Magic, Rhonda Byrne offers a detailed guide for a daily gratitude practice that many readers have found transformative.130 A key premise of gratitude meditation is that you give thanks for not only all the good and significant things, but also every little thing including challenging situations and difficult bosses. These few moments of thanksgiving can transform your day, making you happier, more positive, and more open to people and tasks.