Back at the beginning of the year, I posted in my January Bullet Journal setup about writing a blog post on gratitude journaling. After a month of doing it, I am pleased to say that I am finally able to offer some advice! It’s been working really well for me and today I want to share my tips with you all.
What is Gratitude Journaling?
Gratitude journaling is pretty simple. All you’re doing is writing about things that you are grateful/thankful for. It’s a period of reflection that you complete on a regular basis. It’s also about discovering new things that you are grateful for. The purpose is to remember the thing you’re grateful for and embrace the positive emotions that come with it.
Why Should You Start a Gratitude Journal?
There are so many reasons why you should start a gratitude journal. This could be another blog post in itself but I’ll keep this section brief.
- It can help you through times that are difficult by getting you to reflect on the positives
- It can lift your mood
- You’re able to build better relationships with those around you
- It can reduce mental stress
- It can help you to feel in the present as you’re focusing on the here and now
Those are just a few reasons as to why you should journal. However, like I alluded to already, there are a lot of reasons. Now I want to focus on the how. Let’s get to that part!
How to Gratitude Journal
1. All you need to start is a pen and a notebook
Start simple with your supplies. Like a bullet journal, you don’t necessarily need the fancy supplies that you see all over Instagram and TikTok. Don’t get me wrong, they’re lovely to have but they are not a necessity.
2. I would recommend doing this at the end of the day
Filling in your gratitude journal at the end of the day means you can take the time to think about your day. It gives you more of a choice when it comes to choosing that one thing you’re grateful for.
3. What you’re grateful for can be something small and simple
A common misconception about gratitude journaling is that what you’re writing down has to be big and extravagant. If you think this way, it can become difficult to keep up with your journal. Finding gratitude in the smallest of things also helps with feeling the benefits. Some examples include the weather, sleep, a nice cup of tea etc.
4. Include filling out your gratitude journal in your habit tracker
Including your gratitude journal in your habit tracker will allow you to practice maintaining it. It keeps you accountable which I really like. The feeling of ticking off that you’ve done it and seeing a filled out spread at the end of the month or week is lovely.
And that’s it! I hope this has been helpful to you and it encourages you to start a gratitude journal. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to read this post and I will see you soon for another one!
Beth
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