A few months ago we all made the time to let others know how we appreciated them, were grateful for their place in our lives. And if you are like me, it felt great to acknowledge them. Then we went back to our busy, fast paced lives.
This month, think about starting and maintaining a Gratitude Journal, for yourself. Just as it felt good to let a family member or friend know they have a positive impact on your life, a Gratitude Journal is an easy way to remind yourself of the positive in your life.
Your Gratitude Journal could be written in a beautiful leather bound book, a spiral bound notebook or even on line. Be creative. It is all about what makes you feel good. Each entry should include 5 things that you are grateful for. It could be as simple as writing down how your daughter hugged you good night, or about the cute dog you saw on your walk. As long as your entry is positive, you are on the right track. This wonderful way to end and recap your day may actually only take a few minutes.
Gratitude Journals have been proven to release stress, boost your self esteem and make one more aware of the positive in their day to day life. What a great Valentine present to give yourself!
http://stress.about.com/od/positiveattitude/ht/gratitude_journ.htm
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