Practicing gratitude and writing in a gratitude journal can be life-changing in some really great ways. It’s a simple yet very effective practice that you can add to your toolkit and take with you wherever you go.
Finding appreciation in the simple things, being grateful and focusing on the positives can definitely change your outlook and perspective on life.
I’ve been writing in a gratitude journal now for a few months and can say that it’s helped me appreciate the simpler things as well as slow down and enjoy more of what life has to offer. I’ve seen a significant increase in my mood aswell (#grateful)!
And whenever I feel the negativity roll in, I turn to gratitude to get me back on track.
What Is Gratitude?
Gratitude is acknowledging and appreciating the good in our lives and all that we have. It’s taking the time for those simpler things and really enjoying those moments doing them as well as the time spent with the one’s we love.
Starting a gratitude journal can be beneficial as an every day practice, especially on the days where you might not be feeling the happiest. Practicing gratitude is shown to have many benefits including increasing your mood, which can help turn that bad day into a good one!
Tips For Starting A Gratitude Journal:
- Grab a pen and paper (you can even use your phones note app if you prefer).
- Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can truly tune-in to this practice.
- Choose a prompt from these gratitude journal prompts or one of your own.
- Really engage in the process. Take your time writing and really focus on what makes you grateful and how it makes you feel.
- Try writing in your gratitude journal a couple of times a week or even daily to really gain the benefits of this practice.
- You can always go back and reflect on your entries to remind yourself of all the joy and love you have in your life.
5 Gratitude Journal Prompts
#1. What is something that makes you smile?
#2. Who is someone you are most grateful for and why?
#3. What was something you did recently that made you feel true joy and bliss?
#4. What is something you are most grateful for in this moment?
#5. What was your favourite part of the day and why?
These are just to get you started but if you’d like more gratitude journal prompts, click here!
What I’ve Learned From Gratitude Journaling
Gratitude journaling has taught me a lot including:
- There are so many beautiful things that life has to offer, you just have to open your eyes more.
- Slow down, and appreciate the moment you’re in.
- Tune into and embrace your 5 senses more: like enjoying that morning cup of coffee. Really smell it, taste it, feel the warmth of the cup.
- If you look around you at any time, I bet you can find something to be grateful for.
- It’s okay to feel your emotions, but don’t sweat the small stuff.
- There is a lot of love and support around me.
- Gratitude helps you gain a better perspective on life and a better grasp on your emotions.
As you can see, there are many benefits to starting a gratitude journal and overall just practicing gratitude. Every night I take a moment before bed to thank my body for getting me through the day and follow that with 3 things that I am grateful for. It’s such a simple yet highly effective practice, you’ll be sure to see the benefits the more you do it!
Remember friends, there is so much to be grateful for, just look around you! 😊
Tiffanie
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