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The Importance of Gratitude: 6-Week Gratitude Challenge
Week 1 – Keep a Gratitude Journal
According to HuffPost’s article, “The Benefits of a Gratitude Journal and How to Maintain one,” by Lauren Jessen, “gratitude has proven ‘tangible benefits’ by writing a list of positive things down at the end of the day, lowered people’s stress-level and helped them relax at night.”
Below is a couple of journal prompts to help you identify the positive aspects of your work life, raise awareness for yourself and others, and lower the potential stress you may be experiencing. Below are a few to start you off.
Gratitude prompt 1: Write down three positive things that happened with your family and be detailed as possible. Remembering positive things that happened in the day, improves mood and increases motivation.
Gratitude Prompt 2: Describe the thing or situation you look forward to daily. Sharing what gives you joy – such as coffee with a co-worker or a collaboration meeting you enjoy participating in – anything that gives us joy and strength to move forward.
Gratitude Prompt 3: What is something you learned this week that you are thankful for? Seize the moment and learn something new.