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Gratitude

Practices

  • Gratitude Journal
  • Gratitude box/jar
  • Letter to self every year
  • "Yes, and"
    • I'm late, Yes and I learned a lesson about traffic
  • 5,4,3,2,1 senses gratitude
    • grateful for the miracle of our senses
  • Breath of Thanks
    • Breathe in: thank
    • breathe out: you
    • then think of something you're grateful for
  • Gratitude countdown
    • think of 10 things you're grateful for right now
    • be specific, what, how and why
    • “I’m grateful that my dog snuggled up to me this evening and made me feel loved
    • I’m grateful for the view out my bedroom window, of the sunset and treetops
    • can be done with someone else

Prompts

  • Who is a person from your past who made you a better person?
  • What’s a piece of art in the world that brings you joy. Perhaps a painting, a novel, or poem?
  • what's a modern convenience that makes your life easier?
  • What’s a past challenge you endured that brought you strength or wisdom?
  • What skill or talent do you possess that makes you feel proud?
  • Who is a person from your past who made you a better person?
  • When was the last time you spent money on something–anything?
  • What’s something you use every day that past generations didn’t have?
  • When was the last time you experienced the wonders of nature? Where was it and what did you see and do there?
  • When was the last time someone made you laugh?
  • Something you think is beautiful to see
  • A sound that's beautiful to hear
  • A voice or someone’s laughter that brings you happiness
  • An act of kindness that someone did for you
  • A ritual or routine during your day that brings you comfort
  • Someone who has supported you in your personal life
  • Someone who has supported you in your place of work or career
  • Someone who has taught you something
  • Someone who gave you a chance
  • Someone who has believed in you
  • Someone who makes you feel loved
  • Someone who has offered you a thoughtful or generous gift
  • Something that you learned
  • A challenge you overcame
  • Your favorite food
  • Your favorite drink
  • Your favorite smell
  • Your favorite musician or song
  • Something small you take for granted each day
  • A piece of clothing that you love
  • Your favorite place in the world

Last update: 2023-04-24