Two extraordinary queens made a lasting impression in the glittering realm of elegance and beauty: Pia Wurtzbach, who was dubbed “confidently beautiful with a smile” in 2015, and Catriona Gray, who won over everyone’s hearts in 2018 with her famous lava-style catwalk. Beyond the glamour and acclaim, these Miss Universe titleholders share a deep routine that transcends their crowns: the practice of counting their blessings every day and every night

Pia and Catriona navigate the celestial realms of gratitude, shaping their perspectives and igniting a spirit of appreciation that goes far beyond the dazzling lights of the pageant stage.

Catriona, the Miss Universe of 2018, incorporates gratitude into her nightly ritual through prayer, revealing, “I practice gratitude usually before I sleep at night because I really discovered a few years ago when I was feeling overwhelmed by comparison a lot of self-doubt and negativity.”

Emphasizing how gratitude reshapes perspective and diminishes life’s challenges, she told DAILY TRIBUNE, “Gratitude is really one of the greatest weapons we have against negativity and self-doubt because it also allows you to appreciate your journey.”

Amidst the fame and fortune that come with being the Miss Universe, Pia has a daily routine. Every day she pinches herself, realizing how lucky she is to have been showered with such unexpected gifts in 2023. She feels that these gifts are meaningful reminders of the incredible adventure she has been on.

Reflecting on her journey, Wurtzbach-Jauncey finds that seeing her aspirations come true fills her with a tremendous feeling of wonder. 

This sentiment is particularly mirrored in the resounding success of her literary venture, Queen of the World: A Novel by Pia Wurtzbach.

The book, now a bestseller, showcases Pia’s multifaceted talents and the enduring impact she has made beyond the realm of beauty pageants.

Despite achieving nearly everything she once dreamed of, Pia’s aspirations extend far beyond the realm of material accomplishments. As the holiday season approaches, she openly shares her heartfelt Christmas wish — a desire that transcends the tangible.

“All I want for Christmas is to be with Jeremy,” she shared.

Gratitude is revealed in the narrative of these two queens as more than just a personal habit; it is a force that molds their perspective, drives their goals and directs them in returning kindness and beauty to the universe.