Do you practice Gratitude Journaling?
Journaling daily is a useful strategy shown to effectively help manage stress and improve overall mood.
In psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.
Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
Studies also show that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity.
You can journal anytime throughout the day, but just before going to bed is a good idea.
Have a notebook and pen by your bed and every night before going to sleep write down at least one thing that you have been grateful for that day.
If you’re struggling to find something to be thankful for, start small.
There are always things to be grateful for, even on our darkest days, but we have to look harder for them. Here are some prompts to help you get started…
What’s something that you’re looking forward to?
What’s something that you’re grateful to have today that you didn’t have a year ago?
Write about a happy memory.
What’s something or someone that makes you feel safe?
How are you able to help others?
What’s something about your body or health that you’re grateful for?