Starting a gratitude practice that sticks

Five minutes, three small things. How to keep a gratitude habit going, for yourself or with your family.
An open journal and a pen beside a cup of tea on a wooden table.

Gratitude simply means noticing what is good, however small. A regular gratitude practice is easy to start and works well alone or as a family.

A five-minute practice

  1. Choose a regular moment: before bed, at dinner or with your morning tea.
  2. Write down three things that went well today, however small.
  3. For one of them, add why it mattered to you.
  4. Optionally, think of one way to thank someone tomorrow.

Tips for keeping it going

  • Be specific: “my friend checked in on me” rather than “friends”.
  • Keep it short. Five minutes is plenty.
  • Families can take turns sharing one thing each at dinner.

Try it now: download the free gratitude journal page

Format
Guide
Language
English
Audience
Everyone, Families
Topic
Everyday wellbeing, Families & children

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