Welcome to Episode 52 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. Parenting is beautiful but it can also feel maddening, confusing, and all-consuming.  Especially parenting a child with autism, it’s a very different experience.  And it can feel so draining at times. In this episode, Cass and Len talk about the mother of all energy boosts.A practice you can do anytime and as often as you like.  It’s so much better than any medication, supplementation or even a vacation.When the journey feels hard and stress and anxiety dominate, gratitude is the best way to not only stop the stress but to feel the opposite.So allow gratitude. Don’t just think about what you’re grateful for.  FEEL IT.  The secret this week is Not Just Grateful, Grateful AFYou'll Discover:How Stress Can Be A Useful Cue (2:05)It’s Common To NOT Be Open To Gratitude (3:20) Perception Influences Everything (5:23)Gratitude Paves The Way Positivity (8:00)It All Comes Down To Energy Management (9:56)Enduring The Journey Doesn’t Work (11:35)The 5 Steps To Make Gratitude a Habit (13:40) Additional ResourcesFree Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid Them:https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/getaccessLearn About the All-In Warrior Parent Tribe: https://www.warriorparentbootcamp.com/membershipGot a Picky Eater? - this can help: https://www.autismparentingsecrets.com/pickyeaterTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at https://www.autismparentingsecrets.comFollow Cass & Len on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorparentcoaching/ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get.  Thanks for listening!