Making a gratitude journal

A gratitude journal is a place to write down the things you appreciate. There’s no right or wrong way to keep a journal, you just need to think about what’s right for you.

We’ve got a few tips to help you get started:

• Choose where to keep it
  Write notes on your phone or keep a paper journal. Do whatever will be easiest for you to.
• Set reminders
  You can write in your journal as often as you want, but it can help to set 15 minutes aside a few times a week to do it. Try setting alarms or reminders so you don’t forget.
• Focus on a few examples
  It can be better to have a few, really detailed examples of things you’re grateful for. They could be events, things people have done or anything you’re glad to have.
• Write down new things each time
  If you’re grateful for the same thing or person, try writing a new reason that you’re grateful for it. It can help to write down a reminder if something new or unexpected happens so you don’t forget to include them.
• Think about things that have made life easier
  Try imagining life without the things or people that have made things easier, focus on what it is about them that helps.