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Journal of Gratitude - Don't Put It Off

1/4/2020

We all have times when we find ourselves dreading doing something. Once we finally just go ahead and take the first steps, we quickly learn we had built up the task to be much worse in our own minds than it actually ended up being in reality. Too bad we wasted time worrying, procrastinating, and dreading!

Describe the last time you procrastinated on a task that wasn’t as difficult as you thought it would be.

Journal of Gratitude - Thoughts

1/4/2020

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

Journal of Gratitude - Laughter in Your Life

1/4/2020

Certain people or situations bring out joy in us.

When was the last time you had a genuine belly laugh and why was it so funny?

Share your story, so all of us may join in your laughter.

Journal of Gratitude - Looking Forward

1/3/2020

List 10 things you are looking forward to this year.

*Remember, if you can think of more than ten things to look forward to, go ahead and write those down to! You get to choose what the year will bring you. Your thinking about what will happen will truly affect how you will feel.

Journal of Gratitude - Thoughts

1/3/2020

"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has."
-Epictetus

Journal of Gratitude - Reflection to Start the Year Positively

1/3/2020

How is your life more positive today than it was a year ago?

Journal of Gratitude - Thoughts

1/2/2020

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."
-Melody Beattie

Journal of Gratitude - Music in Your Life

1/2/2020

Did you listen to any music today? How did it make you feel? What is your favorite song now? What were some of your favorite songs from the past?

Journal of Gratitude - Thoughts

1/2/2020

"Never allow waiting to become a habit. Live your dreams and take risks. Life is happening NOW."
-Anonymous

How to Use a Journal of Gratitude

1/2/2020

HOW?
Take a moment to jot down the things for which you are grateful each day. What was positive? What and who do you appreciate? What did you notice that you may have otherwise overlooked?

You may also use the prompts I post to look at a specific aspect of your life for you which you feel grateful. They will encourage you to search a little deeper to recognize all the good in your life.

WHY?
When you change your perspective to focus on things from a positive angle, you can influence how you FEEL about your life. A Journal of Gratitude is a regular, gentle reminder of how to do this.

WHERE?
You can do this wherever you choose: a notebook, a diary, online, in the comments below, on a computer document. It's important to keep it somewhere where you will find it again, so you can look back at previous entries on the days when you may need an extra reminder of the good things in your life.

WHEN?
Some people prefer to start their day looking at all they have to look forward to while others like to reflect on how their day had gone. Others choose random times during the day when they happen to find it convenient because, let's face it, life can get hectic! Do whatever makes this experience feel best for YOU. It should not feel like a burden.
But start TODAY.

You will be amazed how this journey can positively affect your life.

COMMENT BELOW with your goals for your own Journal of Gratitude.

Jennifer Kugler-Gillespie, MA, NCC

Jennifer is a professional counselor and tutor helping people all around the world. She creates a positive experience for her students to build confidence and enhance learning.

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