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.

Free Gratitude Quotes

 

Free Gratitude Quotes to you

If you like these quotes and designs, you can download them for free here.

The Buy button will take you to the free downloads.

Just buy some good quality print paper, frame it, and you have a set of 3 gratitude quotes to decorate your wall.

Or use them in your journal folder! 

Gratitude Quote 1: Begin each day with a grateful heart.

Gratitude Quote 2: Finding gratitude changes your mindset and leads to happiness.

 

Gratitude Quote 3: Gratitude changes everything.

Confidence

What is confidence?

"Confidence is a state of being clear-headed either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective.

 Confidence comes from a Latin word 'fidere' which means "to trust"; therefore, having self-confidence is having trust in one's self. 

The concept of self-confidence is commonly defined as self-assurance in one's personal judgment, ability, power, etc. 

One's self-confidence increases as a result of experiences of having satisfactorily completed particular activities.^[1] 

Self-confidence involves a positive^[2] belief that in the future, one can generally accomplish what one wishes to do." Wikipedia

How does a lack of confidence manifest itself?

Do you feel intimidated by challenges at work?

Or do you feel like an outsider desperately trying to be accepted?

Or do you have family challenges and keep it bottled up instead of being able to share how you feel?

Resentment and unhappiness can slowly creep into your life as the problem gets bigger with time.

Confidence is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets.

The same is true for our confidence. When we lack confidence, we feel like we’re carrying around a heavy backpack filled with rocks.

Even the tiniest thing can set us off balance and cause us to stumble or even fall.

There’s a common pattern that people follow when they lack confidence.

They do everything they can to avoid any situations that make them feel uncomfortable or vulnerable. They try to be more like “normal” people, so they don’t draw attention to themselves.

This means they don’t speak up in meetings or work extra hard to make sure their work is perfect.

Confidence is a funny thing. It can come and go. It's like a wave. Sometimes you're on top of the world, and other times you're drowning in self-doubt and uncertainty.

Confidence is often described as the feeling of being good or great at something.

It’s having a strong belief in your abilities and being unashamed of who you are.

It’s the ability to face challenges head-on and the ability to rise above adversity.

Confidence is the fuel that propels you to achieve your goals.

How to become more confident:

1. Don't let yourself go!

Even if you work at home, take care of your presentation so that you are proud of how you look daily and dressed appropriately for the situation.

So dress in a way that you feel good about yourself, do your hair, and put on a bit of makeup (I have dark circles under my eyes so I cover them with a touch of concealer as they make me feel ugly).

2. Forgive yourself.

If you made a mistake or didn't perform at your best, don't beat yourself up with guilt but focus on your assets and what you did well.

For example, I'm an expert in autism and I recently had a bad bout of covid. Upon my return to work, my leader asked me a simple question and my mind went blank.

I was so embarrassed as I help others understand autism.

I brought it up with her and apologised and told her my mind had gone blank, and it was possibly the after-effects of covid. She knew my work and I simply told her I was embarrassed by that situation and it had been on my mind.

3. Positive thinking-retrain your mindset.

Think positively about your goals and what actions you need to do to achieve them. And then action them!

Say 'yes' to what your old self may have thought impossible.

4. Prioritise and lessen stress.

Get the most important things out of the way first to release a build-up of anxiety.

The morning is the best time to tackle the most pressing, undesirable tasks.

5. Use a long-term planner and daily to-do list daily.

A planner and to-do list is a great idea as you can tick off all you have achieved daily and weekly, even monthly and yearly, and feel a sense of accomplishment.

6. Develop new habits.

What habits would be beneficial to you to be more productive?

Make a list of habits that could stop you from wasting time, then package small amounts of time throughout the day to incorporate a more productive routine.

Can you find small parcels of time in your day for self-care, your to-do list, journal entries, social media, emails, etc?

7. Commit to accepting and acting on problems as they arise.

Accept problems will arise but commit to solving the problems when they present themselves, and the more confident you will become.

The faster you solve the problem, the more confident and relaxed you will be.

8. Practise gratitude.

Journal your gratitude. The best thing about journaling is looking back on your notes and remembering the great things that happened throughout the year.

Think it, if you don't get the time to write-it's okay to sit back and reflect on your day and express your gratitude for the positives in your day.

Express your gratitude to others and smile.

Gratitude, happiness, and confidence are closely interlinked.

I can share that, on a personal level, gratitude made a great difference in my life and opened many doors for me.

You may be interested in this Gratitude Bundle?

It takes 30 days to instill a new habit. You can change your mindset with this bundle to help you.

With this Gratitude Bundle, you will receive your  

-weekly re-usable templates that you can use to compile your own journal.

-attractive Binder Cover for your folder.

-Reflection sheet template to use as many times as you want and keep track of your developing habit of gratitude

-Gratitude Jar labels

Check it out here.

9. Challenge yourself.

Make a list of things that challenge you and then tackle them, one by one.

These are things that you consciously avoid but you know that it would be better to overcome them.

You don't have to be great at everything so choose things that you think are important to do confidently, and make sure you make them achievable ie a SMART goal.

That means breaking it down into smaller parts so that is manageable for you to achieve. Then move on to more goal setting once that is achieved.

10. Inspiration and mentors.

Choose people who inspire you and use them as your mentors or role models.

They can be people who are online and have shown great success in the field you are in.

Find out how they accomplished their achievements and the challenges they had.

It is a great lesson to learn that they most probably had some adversities that they had to overcome before they became successful.

You will learn that people achieve by doing, even those who are not 100% confident. They take action.

11. Know your strengths, talents, and achievements.

Successful people are laser-focused and they delegate if something is not their demonstrated strength.

12. Identify where you can make a difference.

What will make you stand out with your contribution?

Mastering Self-Doubt and Insecurities to become more confident

This guide with worksheets, Mastering Self-Doubt and Insecurities, will help you gather some healthy insights into the real you and start to develop new habits to retrain your negative thoughts.

This comprehensive pack will focus on seeing yourself in another light, and motivating you to problem solve and take on challenges that you are comfortable with, as you grow and develop in confidence.

It can be used in helping you become more confident in any situation, be it family life, friendships, or work-related situations.

The Successful Entrepreneur Course

Something special for those of you wanting to become successful entrepreneurs. If you develop the traits of successful entrepreneurs, you will become confident too.

If you follow this course, it will help you in any field of work.

These insights will help develop the success mindset.

Successful people integrate these 24 practices, skills, actions, and mindsets into their everyday life.

Most importantly, these 24 factors that contribute to success are the starting points to any dream of being wealthy, fulfilling a dream, or building a successful business.

So learn to optimise your strengths and develop new skills that are needed.

This course is a downloadable 27-slide course that you can keep and watch in your own time.

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