One way to make a gratitude practice stick, is to tie it to some daily routine. One easy connection is eating. Every major religion has a practice of blessing food or saying grace before mealtimes.  There is a great deal of wisdom in this practice even if you are not religious.  Taking a moment to think about or express gratitude before a meal links a gratitude practice to a daily routine.  In addition, such a practice causes us to slow down for mindful eating and enjoyment of our meals, rather than mindless ingestion.  Saying thanks separates meal times from work time, reinforcing the habit of taking a break.  A pause to be grateful for a meal can connect us to the many people who share that meal with us – from those who are eating with us to the those who grow, process, transport, distribute, and prepare that food. So the next time you reach for a sandwich, take a moment to be grateful!