A gratitude diary is a type of personal diary in which a person writes down what he feels grateful for. This is a psychological tool that helps to correct self-esteem, perception of the world.
Benefits of keeping a gratitude journal
Helps to increase the level of optimism, add joyful colors to life. This is especially true for people who are accustomed to focus on the bad and always anticipate the worst scenarios.
In the study, half of the students were instructed to write down every day what they were grateful for, or the best thing that happened to them during the day. The other half wrote down events, interactions, or problems they encountered.
At the end of the semester, students who kept gratitude journals experienced fewer physical symptoms, such as headaches and colds; felt better about their life in general; were more optimistic about the coming week; had higher states of vigilance, mindfulness, determination and energy.
How to keep a gratitude journal
Keeping a gratitude journal takes just five minutes a day. All you have to do is write down a few things every day that they are grateful for, no matter how big or small. Over time, this habit will help them become more mindful and appreciate all the good things in life.
