“Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want.” —Jim Rohn
Have you caught yourself ruminating over the negative lately? If your answer is yes, it’s definitely a great time to start a gratitude journal. We have so many things to be grateful for. Why don’t we live a life of gratitude? A sense of gratefulness can lead to radiant health and a pleasant mood. Feeling thankful for what we already have helps us achieve clarity about ourselves and our situations, whether they’re good or far from ideal. Writing in a gratitude journal can be very helpful when we want to understand our emotional and physical self. Concentrate on who you are and feel good about who you are, and the rest will fall into place.
Feeling grateful is beneficial for us. Its benefits include better sleep, mood, balance, appreciation of ourselves and others, health, communication, intention, and goals. We can have more satisfaction with life and more optimism. Expressive writing can help us organize our thoughts and emotions, cleanse the mind, and find meaning and joy in any life experience. It can also help us become healthier, happier, and more energetic.
Journaling works for me; others may prefer to share their gratitude with a friend via text, email, phone, or other means of communication. Gratitude is also a great topic for conversation with friends on a similar path. Talking about gratitude can direct any conversation to an interesting discussion and a more positive space. It always feels uplifting and healthy when we talk about something good. It takes minimal effort and gives maximal rewards.
When I’m journaling, I try to relax and put myself in a positive mood. I go at my own pace. I record everything I think and feel. Which thoughts and feelings make me comfortable or uncomfortable? What happened today? How did it make me feel? Writing my thoughts down has many rewards. I describe my life in detail, understand it better, learn from it, and improve it. It’s a huge help to get to know myself better. And if there’s something I need to get off my chest, it does that too.
An excerpt from Wellness Manual by Leona Sokolova, Chapter 2, page 38.
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