It’s the day after Thanksgiving (if you live in the US) & typically it’s a day to be thankful & blessed for the life you have. I believe you should have this sense of gratitude everyday. Why? Because once I shifted my mindset to a more grateful one, I saw my life in a more positive light.
I’d like to first thank you all for 500 followers! 😊🎉 My goal was to maybe hit this milestone before Blogmas & I had no idea we would get there before then. So, thank you! If it weren’t for my readers & fellow bloggers supporting me each and everyday I wouldn’t be where I am today. So, I am grateful for you all.

How I Got Started
At the start of 2020, I was at a point at my life where I felt I needed more positive energy. In the past, I’ve loved journaling for getting out my feelings, sharing my thoughts & reflecting on my life. But I never thought of simply focusing on the positive aspects of my days. I knew how to vent & share my problems on paper, but writing the good parts of my day? Never crossed my mind, until I discovered gratitude journals.
So, I went to Target, picked out a moleskin & began my journey to gratitude. It started out pretty simple with statements like “I’m grateful for this cup of tea.” Or “I’m grateful for my orange tabby, Tigger.” Eventually it grew to more intense statements like “that vulnerable conversation was much needed & I grew from it” to “I’m grateful for the person I am, flaws & all.”
Writing in this journal everyday for almost an entire year has been life changing. And this was way before the pandemic even started. Best believe I’ve needed all the gratitude I could get during these tough times for many reasons.
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Fake It Until You Make It
In the beginning, finding the good in each day was kind of difficult. But it’s interesting to notice the shift after just a few days. It became easier as the months went on. And now even during an unprecedented time, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I think writing down these thoughts can actually trick the brain a bit. And “when you focus on the good the good gets better.” (That’s my favorite quote & has been my phone screensaver for almost a year now).
Manifest Your Dream Life
Whether you believe in manifestation or not, I think we can be the writers to our story. We determine the outcome. So, by focusing on the positive & writing down dreams & aspirations more often, you may find yourself headed in those directions. I know my life has changed in a positive way by “scripting” or writing down what I’m grateful for. How do you expect more things to happen, if you don’t appreciate what you already have? Quit wishing for the next best thing. Live more in the moment.
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Now It’s Your Turn
I’m giving you all homework. Go out & buy yourself a nice journal. It can be moleskin or one with a cool design. Bring it home, sit down in a comfy chair, date it & write down something you are grateful for that day. It can be a sentence, a word, an entire page or a drawing. However you want to express gratitude on the page, do that. Then, keep going. Write something each day or every few days of your wins of the day, the people you care about most, places you’ve been. Even though the world is tough right now, there is plenty to still be grateful for.
If you are interesting in a free gratitude journal, check out this post from The English Speaking Frenchie.
What are you grateful for today?
-B
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Congratulations. That’s great.
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Thanks! 😊
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Great post! Being grateful is important, but it is hard to find express gratitude because usually (and more naturally) we focus on the negative. But like anything else, it’s a habit to develop and it’s one that will will cause a huge shift in our mindsets and emotional well being.
Giulia, tidbitsofcare.com
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Thanks! 😊 exactly! Thanks for commenting 💕
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Congratulations for reaching 500 follows! There would be more for sure tho ☺️❤️
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Aw thank you! That really means a lot 🥰
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Congratulations on the followers, here’s to many more milestones for your blog 🙂 A gratitude journal is such a wonderful idea!
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Aw thank you!! 🥰 Glad you like the idea of a gratitude journal. It really made a difference for me.
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You’re most welcome! I feel like we all need to try this out 🙂💫
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Congratulations! ✨😊
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Thanks! 😊💕
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You’re most welcome😇
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Congratulations! Gratitude journaling is an awesome idea, I will list some gratitude affirmations right now. 🙂 💖💖💖
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Thank you! 😊 oh good!! I seriously made a difference for me
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First of all, congratulations on 500+ followers, and second of all, congrats on your gratitude journal! I think overall, writing down in a journal can improve your mental health a lot because you’re letting your feelings out and not holding back. But gratitude is another story because it’s so important to be thankful for what we have! 🙂
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Thank you! 😊💕 this is so true and me must always care for our mental health. Thanks for reading my post.
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Of course! It was a great topic to cover. Have a lovely rest of your day! 🙂
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Congratulations on 500 followers! 👏🎉 That is so awesome!
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Thank you so much, Amy!! 😊
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Congratulations on the milestone and on the grateful outlook. Xx
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Thank you so much!! 😊💕
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I tried a gratitude journal before but I gave up after a week or so. I’m in a better place now and you have inspired me to try one again! Congrats on 500 followers! I love reading your posts!❤️😁
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Thank you! I find when I leave it by my nightstand so I remember to fill it out. But if I do forget a few days I don’t worry about it.
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Great tip! Thanks.😁
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Congratulations👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Thanks!! 😊💕
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Welcome always
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Congratulations..!!!
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Thanks!
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I’ve journaled for a while but never tried using it for writing down what I’m grateful for. That sounds like a positive way to deal with your day. Also, congratulations on the 500 followers! I only just passed 50 but I’m still very happy about it 🙂
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Thank you!! 😊 The journal seemed to really change my mindset for the better. Congrats on 50 followers! I’m sure you will get plenty more! 💕
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Nice post. Gratitude is so important. Congratulations on getting 500 followers 😎
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Thank you!! 😊 it really is!
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Congratulations on the milestone! Journaling really is a wonderful tool to help you shift your mindset 🙂 It forces you to really be open and go through your feelings!
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Thank you!! 💕 it really is! Exactly!
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Congrats dear ❤
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Thank you so much!! 😊💕
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First of all, Congratulations! 500 followers is awesome!
Second, I love the idea of a gratitude journal. I’m really big on writing, I honestly get restless if I go too long without writing, and a journal specifically focusing on the positives in life is something everyone can use. I may need to start my own.
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Thank you!! 😊💕 it really seemed to change my mindset for the better.
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Loved this! I’m grateful for a supportive & loving family 🥰
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Congratulations on 500 followers!!. I think I need to start journaling too
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Thank you!! 😊 it really made a difference for me. I think you’d enjoy it
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I hope so.
You’re welcome
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Congratulations this is amazing!
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Thank you!! 😊💕🎉
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Congrats 😊❤! This is such a great idea, definitely gonna try this. Really trying to be more grateful for the little things 😊.
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Thanks girl!! It really made a difference for me. 😊👍🏻
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Great post! I love this.
LaTisha | http://www.upandabroad.com
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Thank you!! 😊
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Congrats on 500! That’s so exciting! 😊
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Thank you so much!! 😊💕
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Congratulations on your 500 followers! I love your content and being able to connect with you on Instagram! You’re doing great👏🏼
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Thanks so much, Olivia!! 😊 I’m so glad we’ve connected through the blogging community!
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Congrats on 500 followers! Thinking more and reflecting more is a goal for next year for me! Definitely going to try to find more to be thankful for in each day!
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Thanks!! 😊💕 Im so glad to hear that!
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What an awesome journey!! Happy that you’ve come so far. 🌈
Toma ❄️ https://www.tomaruh.com
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