There is more to life than going through the motions.
Integrative well-being for people and the systems they’re part of.
Supporting individuals, educators, and teams to step out of autopilot and into regulated, resilient, and intentional ways of living and leading.
When life starts to feel like autopilot
Even when life looks full—or successful—on the outside, many people find themselves feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode on the inside.
Autopilot can look like:
Moving from task to task without feeling grounded or present
Carrying stress that never fully releases, even during rest
Reacting instead of responding in relationships, parenting, or leadership
Knowing there has to be a different way—but not having access to the tools to find it
Autopilot is a nervous system response to modern life—constant input, pressure, responsibility, and pace without enough space to integrate or recover.
Our work begins by helping people slow the system down just enough to feel safe again in their own bodies. From there, clarity, connection, and choice become possible.
And that’s exactly where meaningful change starts.
What We Do
(In Real Terms)
We create experiential pathways that help people regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with themselves and others, and return to life with clarity and intention.
Our work shows up through:
The Motion of Gratitude® Experience
A foundational, experiential program available for individuals, families, schools, and organizations—designed to build regulation, presence, and intentional living in daily life and culture.
Explore The Experience
The Breathing Room
An ongoing virtual; practice space for nervous system regulation, integration, and embodied support.
Enter The Breathing Room
The Motion of Gratitude® Guidebooks
Practical, age-appropriate tools for students, families, and classrooms to develop foundational practices around Gratitude & Mindfulness to build a foundation of capacity, resilience & connection.
View The Guidebooks
Workshops & Speaking
Experiential sessions for schools, organizations, and communities focused on regulation, resilience, leadership, and presence.
Explore Workshops
Consulting & Partnerships
Longer-term collaborations with schools and organizations to support culture, capacity-building, and sustainable well-being.
Learn About Partnerships
Trusted by schools, organizations, and communities including:
Here’s what people have shared after experiencing
The Motion of Gratitude®.
This is a really great program for mental, social, and physical well-being! I think this practice, if maintained, can be a huge contribution to longevity, as much as exercise, sleep, getting preventative medical care, and eating all the right foods!
— Susan (Educator)
This experience has truly been amazing. At first, I struggled, and I found it hard to focus on the good in my life. But over time, especially in the past week, I've noticed a shift. Thank you for creating such a meaningful and supportive experience.
-Sydney (Leadership Team Member)
“The tools Shannon has taught me along with her warm and caring way have been a gift to me. I am blessed to know her and to have the opportunity to continue to learn from her”
— Mollie (Parent & Caregiver)
The Motion of Gratitude experience has been a game-changer for me. It’s engaging, manageable day to day, and challenges me in the best ways—especially in today’s fast-paced world. It’s helped me slow down, be more present, and retrain my brain to look for the good. I’m so grateful for this practice and the positive impact it’s had on my mindset and daily life
— Gwen (Parent & Licensed Therapist)
Meet The Founders
The Motion of Gratitude® is led by Shannon & Matthew Missimer—partners in life and in this work.
The Motion of Gratitude® is a family-led movement rooted in lived experience.
After years of doing everything “right” on the outside while feeling overwhelmed and disconnected on the inside, we discovered that sustainable change doesn’t come from pushing harder—it comes from creating space.
Today, we bring together integrative well-being practices, leadership development, and real-world application to support individuals and the systems they’re part of—helping people return to presence, clarity, and capacity in daily life.
Choose Your Path
Individuals & Families
Begin with foundational practices that support presence, regulation, and intentional living at home and in daily life.
Schools & Youth Organizations
Integrate well-being practices into classrooms and school culture in ways that are practical, supportive, and sustainable.
Organizations
Support leaders and teams in building nervous system capacity, resilience, and sustainable performance.
You don’t have to stay on autopilot.
There’s another way to live, lead, and show up—one rooted in presence, capacity, and intention.
Wherever you are, we’ll help you find the path that fits your season of life.Explore how integrative wellbeing can strengthen regulation, resilience, and real-life capacity—for individuals and for the systems they move within.