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I have kept gratitude journals in different times in my life, including when I went through a pregnancy with a child who I knew had a rare heart defect and who died at six days old. I think it saved my sanity and helped me get through one of the most difficult times in my life.
Since that time, I have practiced gratitude when my "thinkin' gets stinkin'"! Sometimes when I am feeling particularly negative, I force myself to list 10 things I am grateful for.
And I say FORCE because sometimes we just don't want to or can't seem to see the positive. But, when I stop to really think, I realize I have so much to be thankful for, even on the really horrible, terrible, no good, bad days.
Research shows being grateful on a regular basis has a number of positive benefits such as feeling happier, having more energy, being healthier, having less stress, improving blood pressure, etc.
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Also, consider buying a small journal to keep as a gratitude journal to write in daily. Let me know what you are thankful for and what you are working on!
Great idea - I'm going to try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I really do believe it is life transforming!
DeleteGreat article Becky! Plus, it pleases God when we are thankful for our blessings! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and God bless :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb! Yes, God is happy when we remember to thank him for all he does for us. Glad he is understanding when I forget to be thankful.
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