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How to Start a Gratitude Journal (And Actually Stick With It)
The idea of starting a gratitude journal sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? It feels like a beautiful act of self-care, a way to connect with yourself and focus on the positive. You might have even bought a beautiful new notebook on Amazon, and are ready to fill it with thankful, cute thoughts! But then you sit down, open to that first blank page, and… freeze. What do I write? Do I have to do this every day? What if I’m not “good” at it? Ugh, I feel you! BUT, before you throw your brand-new notebook out of the window, please know that, even though it may not seem like it, you’re…
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The Ultimate Guide to Practicing Gratitude: 25+ Ways to Build a More Thankful Life
If you’re wondering how to practice gratitude, I want to give you a hug! But if hugs aren’t your thing, hang in there and let me explain (if you are a hugger, c’mon in!). Life is busy, and it’s easy to focus on what’s wrong or what we don’t have yet. That leaves us stressed, comparing ourselves, or feeling like something’s missing. But gratitude is the fastest path to joy and fulfillment… It’s like hitting the jackpot of life (*win-win*)! Buuuuuut, hug out of the way, let’s be real: “practicing gratitude” can sometimes sound like a cliché. Yet, gratitude is one of the most powerful, science-backed tools for transforming your…





