Gratitude and A Positive Mindset

 

Benefits of Practising Gratitude

Practising gratitude is well known for developing a positive mindset. Our positive reflections force us to notice things that may otherwise go unnoticed. We become more appreciative of those little things that make up our day. 

This brings more happiness to our everyday lives as we do not focus on one bad thing that may be ruminating in our minds.

And what does everyone on this planet want? Happiness, of course! 

Negative people attract negative people and negative interactions whereas positivity attracts positive relationships. Relationships are often a source of frustration so gratitude journaling can help you attract more positivity into your relationships. 

 

It helps us enjoy our lives as we see a balance in our lives, rather than overwhelming gloom and doom. We become more appreciative.

Gratitude is easy to do - just requires us to reflect on our day. But it is a powerful tool for changing our mindset. 

Why I chose to practise gratitude

After some very sad occurrences in my life, I sank into a deep depression. This was very unlike me and it was scary.

I refused medication but had to find my own way out of depression. So I came upon the habit of gratitude while blogging online. 

It was a turning point for me in relationships and work. I was working on a casual basis at schools, at this time but I could choose to work every day with multiple offers. Other staff remarked that I always seemed happy and had a smile for them. I enjoyed my time in classes with children and gratefully helped out when I could.

Each day, I reflected on my day and it made me happy as I reflected on my accomplishments that day.

I became happier when I focused on each day's positives and started reaping the rewards in my new work situation. I became in high demand in my profession and had many offers of work and was given an ongoing position at age 67(which was unheard of).

 To this day, I am grateful and still reaping more benefits borne of practising gratitude.

Gratitude Journaling

A gratitude journal helps you keep track of the positives that happened throughout your day and the most effective way is to journal daily.

They say it takes a month to develop a new habit so you can challenge yourself to a 30-day gratitude challenge here.

Gratitude journaling becomes a beautiful keepsake for you and the coming generations as you can reread your experiences and thoughts throughout the year.

Your children and grandchildren can read and find out what sort of person you were through your journaling. 

I am a teacher and I did the Gratitude Jar with one particular student and we reread it to see what had happened in the past days. You will be surprised at how many little things you forget and it really does become a nice memory.

The Gratitude Jar is a nice idea to use with children who write the day's reflection on a strip of paper, fold it and put it in the jar. They can pull out strips when they want to read their reflections.  

Children do get excited about this activity and love rereading their past refelctions. 

For this reason, I prefer journals to apps as who knows what will happen in the future with apps?

Gratitude Journals  you may like

You can use a gratitude journal daily guide to cultivating a life of gratitude and abundance.

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This is an example page of the full page inspirational quotes in Gratitude: Changing My Mindset

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Gratitude: Changing My Mindset Paperback 

This beautiful big book (8.5 x 11) contains all the important elemnts for your reflections of the day, helping with your mindset and road to happiness. It also has colourful, supporting gratitude quotes. Read more here.

A couple of examples of inner pages if this gratitude journal:

Gratitude Journal for Women & Men: 5 Minute Journal, Daily Manifestation Mindfulness Journal With Positive & Grateful Prompts For More Happiness, Positivity, Affirmation and Self Care

Self-Care Journal: 366 Prompts to Help Nurture & Recharge Your Body & Soul (Volume 9) (Gilded, Guided Journals) Hardcover

Gratitude Finder® 52 Week Non-Dated Journal for Women, Teens & Girls with 165 Hand-Illustrated Stickers

Every Day Spirit Gratitude Journal Paperback

 

Guided Self-Care Journal with Prompts to Boost Mindfulness, Gratitude & Positivity | Inspirational Gifts for Women | Self Love, Wellness, Motivational Birthday Gift for Her | Find Your Own Magic Diary

Gratitude Journal for Kids

By teaching the habit of journaling, we are teaching our children resilience, coping skills for anxiety and stress, kindness, gratitude and happiness.

The journals are fun-based and interactive. 

It also builds relationships between you and your children as you share the reflections and activities.

Fun Gratitude Journal for Kids: A New Unique Journal to Teach Children Ages 6 to 12 About Gratitude and Mindfulness in a Simple, Fun & Creative Way | ... for Kids Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Paperback 

Gratitude Journal for Kids: Fun & Interactive mindfulness diary for kids & tweens | Ages 7-11, 8-12 Paperback

ECOFANO Unicorn Diary with Lock for Girls-Lock Diary Journal for Girls, Kids Diary Journal Notebook with Lock,Unicorn Pen ,Stickers,Girls Bracelet, Girls Diary Gifts for 7 8 9 10 12 Year Old Girls

 

Big Life Journal - Teen Edition: A Growth Mindset Journal – Interactive Journal for Teens with Writing Prompts – Journal for Teens & Tweens – Inspirational Goal Planner Guided Journal

5 Minute Girls Gratitude Journal: 100-Day Gratitude Journal for Girls with Daily Journal Prompts, Fun Challenges, and Inspirational Quotes 

I hope you have enjoyed this post. If you are interested in further reading, I have a post on Self-Care you might enjoy. You can read it here 

For more information about gratitude, you can read How Can Practising Gratitude Help You? 

 Wishing you a blissful day. 

Cheap Self Care Gifts That Fit Your Budget

Can I afford to pamper myself with self-care products?

Sometimes we put ourselves last as we may think it is selfish to prioritize ourselves on a regular basis.

However, there are many different forms of self-care and it can be just as effective to buy or do something that is inexpensive. 

I used to worry about my finances, after a divorce late in life, and just work, work, work. It's like a treadmill that goes forever. 

One day, I read an article that focused on rewarding yourself each week in some way-and it need not be expensive. So each week, I take myself out of my routine (into a new one) and do something that is different and that I enjoy.

I buy something that appeals to me from Amazon, or paint and draw, or go for a coffee at a cafe! I have bought some of the products listed below and I was so happy when I opened the boxes and saw the great products I had purchased. 

So pamper yourself, relieve some stress, and put a smile on your face. You deserve it.

What self-care products would relax you and bring some happiness to you?

If you're wanting to practise of bit of self-care, and pamper yourself with a lovely treat that puts a smile on your face, I've made a list of lovely products for you.  I had fun going through products on Amazon that I thought would relax you, in different ways.  I hope you enjoy this post.

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Self Care Journal: 366 Prompts to Help Nurture & Recharge Your Body and Soul.

This is a beautiful hardcover book that comes with gilding for that touch of elegance. I was pleasantly surprised with the gilding on the cover and the gilding on the edges of each page.

I have this journal and it is a delightful keepsake and good for your soul. It has insightful quotes and activities to act upon, as well as space to journal your thoughts.

You can read more about this self-care journal here.

LKUA Shell Pearl Beach Themed Night Light, RGB 8 Colours Changing Mood Shell pearl Lamps

Their ambient glow is great for relaxing or meditating.  It's so relaxing, waiting for the colors to change. You can read more about the color changing pearl mood lamps here.

I'm Allergic to Stupidity, I Break Out in Sarcasm: A Snarky Coloring Book for Adults: 51 Funny & Sarcastic Colouring Pages for Stress Relief & Relaxation

Relax, colour, and laugh with this adult colouring book. 

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50 Shades of Bullshit: Swear Word Coloring Book

Lol! What can I say? The name says it all. If you're frustrated and want to lighten the mood, take it out on this book.

Great for those who have a wicked sense of humour.  Have a giggle instead of growling and swearing. Let the book do the swearing for you.

This book will fly in sales so get it while you can.

Gratitude Bundle

Get started on developing the habit of gratitude and becoming a happier person. Attract more people into your life.

In this Gratitude Journal, you have: 

. a delightful cover for your journal

. 33 pages, which you can print and reprint once you receive the journal. 

The reflection pages focus on the 3 most important questions you should reflect on daily to change your mindset.

• a Grateful bonus of 3 free posters will appear as your Thank you Page, upon your purchase of the Gratitude Journal.

52 Lists of Happiness

This book is the most beautiful book design, both inside and out. I bought this for my daughter and I need to buy another as it is not easy to pass on to someone else!

It is a guided self-love journal, full of inspiration for joy and positivity.

The pictures and photography are high quality and it's a lovely book to cuddle up with.

You can find out more about 52 Lists of Happiness here.

Hello Sunshine Aromatherapy Spray

Treat yourself to the wonderful scents of rose, bergamot, and lemon to relax and uplift your spirit .

Make it part of your mindfulness practice or give it as a gift.

Rose and bergamot are mre my favourite scents and so relaxing while lemon is an all-time favourite for its uplifting effects and great to spray before a party.

Find out more about this product here. 

Gratitude: Changing My Mindset

Take some time to fill out this Gratitude Journal and create beautiful memories to look back on.

It is a large book, with fine quality paper and high-resolution colourful pages with gratitude quotes scattered throughout.

A beautiful keepsake! I have purchased this book for friends and family.

You can see its details here. 

Forgiveness Quote

Forgivenss is a part of self-care but that does not mean that you have to be friends again. This quote reminds us of the importance of forgiveness to our self-care and the essence of forgiveness. 

It's okay to put ourselves first after someone has disappointed you.

This quote comes as an A4 downloadable print. 

You can see its details here.

5 Amazing Mindset Quotes 

Remind yourself how wonderful you are and that you can achieve what you set out to do. 

They come as an A4 downloadable print and can be framed or used as journal inserts. 

I have printed them on photo paper and used them as a framed picture and they are stunning. 

Check out this great bundle here. 

Resilience Poster

This resilience poster reminds us that we need to stop at times, to take care of ourselves, before we move forward again with out goals.

I has a soft, feminine background. When printed, the words are highly visible.

It comes as an A4 downloadable print and it can be framed, used as a poster, or as a journal insert. 

You can see its details here.

Which one is your favourite ?

I know my next purchase is definitely  Hello Sunshine. I just love the essential oils that are in it. 

I used to work a long way from home and, after a long trip home, I would use bergamot and rose oil to relax after dinner. Personally, I adore this combination. I also use lemon frequently as it is uplifing and  a great idea is to spray it before you have a party. 

I make sure I treat myself with something small (it does not have to be expensive to make you happy) and it is my present to myself for working hard throughout the week. 

Need a thoughtful present for someone?

If you love Gratitude related products. you can visit my shop The Grateful Heart for wallart. t-shirts, mugs, and pillow slips.