The three practices we have discussed—gratitude, brave spaces, and grounding-in—need to be practiced to the point they are habits, to the point where you develop muscle memory. You do not need to wait for a conversation about race to practice any of them. Instead, seek out opportunities in your home with your children or your partner or on the job with your colleagues to practice each. The more regularly you practice these strategies, the more they will become your “norm,” and they will lead you to much more authentic and productive conversations and work.
