“The grateful mind is constantly fixed upon the best. Therefore, it tends to become the best; it takes the form or character of the best and will receive the best.”
Wallace Wattles
Practice gratitude. Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude should be practiced daily, and is as simple as being grateful for the small things, the sunset, the rainbow, the roof over your head. Studies have shown that practising gratitude can improve our sleep, our mood and even our immune system.
You can show gratitude, by writing a letter of thanks, returning a favour, sending a thank you gift.
You can feel gratitude through journaling. Writing out what you are grateful for. By looking for the silver lining in any given situation, so you made a mistake, but what did you learn?
Thank yourself, thank yourself for having a rest, a good sleep, a journaling session, creating a healthy habit, making yourself a healthy meal.
What should I be grateful for?
Be grateful for the small things;
- The roof over your head
- The food in your belly
- The friends and family around you
- The nature and natural beauty we are surrounded with
- Your pets
- Your coffee
- Your 5 minutes of peace
- Your health
- Your ability to learn and grow
- The body that supports you
- Be grateful for the future you have
- Be grateful for what the future will bring
What are the benefits of being grateful?
Showing, feeling and expressing gratitude has many benefits, including;
- Improved sleep
- Strengthened immune system
- Improved mood
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Improves mental health
How can I practice gratitude?
- The best way to practice gratitude is by writing out/journaling what you are grateful for daily. If you do this you will be well on your way to a good gratitude practice.
- Acknowledge the good when it comes, look for the good in every situation, appreciate and soak in the good times. Be grateful for the good by writing or thinking your gratitude.
- You can show gratitude by thanking yourself, thanking someone else. Writing a thank you note, returning a favour, sending or giving a thank you gift.
The purpose of this journal is to assist you in incorporating straightforward self-care habits into your daily life. The journal will seamlessly guide you through self-care and journaling in the easiest way possible. The journal includes informational pages, a daily journal page and a checklist.
