Journaling is a good form of therapy and sometimes purging thoughts out help people feel better.
Starting a gratitude journal seems like a wonderful way to focus on the positive and I have decided to begin one. All you do is every day write about five things that you are grateful for.
Some days might be easier than others but you can always be grateful about something. There may be things that you take for granted that you could include and it may start you thinking in a more positive light.
If you are having a rough day or are having trouble recalling any pleasant incidents, think about things that comfort you or family and friends. Memories are also something to be grateful for when mourning.
As an example, I am very grateful for my cozy and comfortable pajamas. The sound of my child’s laughter, the smell of muffins in the oven, my family’s love and health, and the opportunity to begin another day.
At Simple Abundance Online, Sarah explains how focusing on our blessings helps bring abundance into our lives. It also helps shift our mood so that we feel more hopeful when focusing on the positive. Sarah also suggests picking the prettiest cover you can find with the best paper. A good pen always makes a difference for me and I prefer gel pens but have a horrible time keeping them for myself. Like socks, there is always a shortage no matter how many I buy. Once I get some new gel pens, I will be most grateful for them and stick them in a secret stash.
I have been feeling a little out of sorts, so thought this would be a start in turning things around. I need more sleep but I am grateful to have a bed. There, I think I have actually come up with six and could probably go on but sleep would probably be wiser.
Thanks to the Grateful Living Blog I found this fun video that suggests writing down what you’re grateful about and also doing the “grateful dance“. It made me smile anyway so thought I would share.
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Journaling is a good form of therapy and sometimes purging thoughts out help people feel better.
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