Write in my Gratitude Jounal every day

How I did it: In the morning after I take my shower and before I meditate, I sit in my chair and write my list.  It only takes a few minutes and gets my day off to a good start.

Lessons & tips:

• Make it part of your daily ritual.  If you work, that may mean doing it at night or at lunch
  
• Have several gratitude journals or pads of paper so you can write it anytime - you may want to keep one in the car, the bedroom, the office
  
• I don't usually reread my entries - it's the act of writing that is so helpful to me as I recognize how much I have to be thankful for
  
• On days I don't have time, I think about my gratitude during the day as I'm walking, stopped at a stop light, etc and it has become a habit

Resources:

• Steno pads and favorite pens
  
• Thinking creatively about ways to be grateful - i.e. thanking people who hold the door open for me, saying hello to strangers, petting dogs, etc
  
• Taking the time to know that gratitude is really helpful to mental, physical, spiritual well being

Jan 03, 2009, 10:41AM PST | 1 comment | 1 cheer