Last year I started a gratefulness journal. I’m not going to lie and say I’ve kept it up religiously, but on the days that I truly focus on what I’m grateful for, I can’t give power to negative thinking in that moment. And that right there is key!
I find it to be an important part of my day when I make time to sit and recall the positivity in my life.
You are in control of your happiness and you, my friend are AWESOME! So let’s get started shall we? It’s quite easy to do and it lightens the heart because instead of focusing on what could be going wrong in your life, there is always something to be grateful for.
It doesn’t have to be three lines or a full page of a dissertation of what happened that day. Just jot 3-5 things that you can think of that made your day special that if you hadn’t written them down you may forget. My day turns into about 10 things (imagine that!) It gives you something to look back on and smile at things that you may have dismissed. More importantly, it can change your mood within minutes.
Off the top of my head today I’m grateful for:
- My true friends in life
- Having my family close by
- Summertime cookouts
- A great guy to share my life with
- Good laughs with great friends
- Friday night Netflix binges
- Enjoying a cup of coffee on my porch
- God above all else!
If it weren’t for God I wouldn’t have these things so to Him be all the glory!
I hope this helps some of you. It’s a new day. A bright sun shiny day. And it’s all yours! Be happy!
Hi! Welcome to Ginger Reflections. My name is Chelise and I'm happy you stopped by to look around my blog. I hope you find something that piques your interest. You'll find I enjoy writing about travel, beauty, faith and life in general. Grab a cup of coffee, stay awhile and enjoy your visit.
