Something I’ve been working on this year is my wellbeing. Living with a chronic illness means that sometimes the physical part of wellbeing is harder to achieve. However, looking after your emotional and spiritual wellbeing IS achievable!
One thing I’ve been doing since August is keeping a daily gratitude diary. Every day, I write at least 3 things I’ve grateful for or made the day special.
I used to be one of those people who would stick their nose up at the thought of a gratitude log. I didn’t see the point and it didn’t seem very me at all. I’m not necessarily a sentimental person and the thought of it made me cringe a little bit.
However, I’ve found it really enriching and loved being able to reflect on each day.
I’ve already noticed that the things which make my gratitude list aren’t things I’ve bought. It’s normally who I’ve spent the day with, something funny which has happened or a new place I’ve found and explored.
I definitely think that by realising this and keeping this gratitude journal, I’ve definitely got more perspective on things which are most important to me and how I want to spend my time.
3 benefits of keeping a gratitude journal
There are a lot of benefits to keeping a gratitude journal. It is so easy to find the negatives in life, especially with a chronic illness, but by keeping a gratitude journal you’re forced to look for the good things in your day.
It increases positivity
It’s amazing how writing just three things your grateful for can improve your positivity. I’ve started to become a much more optimistic person since starting writing my gratitude journal and it’s put me in a much better headspace.
It reduces your stress levels
According to research, keeping a gratitude journal can reduce your stress.
Stressful situations produce negative emotions which can manifest itself through your mental and physical health.
By writing down things you’re grateful for, it can switch your mindset from negative to positive and reduces your stress.
Attract more of what you want in life
Writing down the things you’re grateful for in your journal may also help you gain insight into what’s really important in your life.
This is something I’ve really noticed since starting writing my journal. I’m a lot more mindful of how I want to spend my time as I know what makes my day, and what doesn’t.
Remember, everything is energy and focusing on what you love will inevitably bring you more of it.
Have you kept a gratitude journal? How has it helped you?
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