Mindset serie (1) : gratitude journal

Grace bailhacheIn english, Tips

grace bailhache journal gratitudeI take the summer to answer some of your questions through articles in a serie called Mindset so I’ll start by telling you about two things that you have quite intrigued and interested: the gratitude journal, the vision board, meditation and visualization. I’ll do here before the break.

In this first part, I will talk about the gratitude journal and trying to address all the points which you asked me. First thing first a quick definition : A gratitude journal is a diary of things for which one is grateful.

1* how did you discover ?

My friend Robin had told me about Sarah Ban Breathnach’s book Simple Abundance quite a few years ago after seing her on Oprah’s show and I really didn’t see the point at that time. I was naturally grateful and say thank you every time a good thing happened. But in September 2012 I get overwhelmed by a lot of things and I couldn’t get my positive mind back. Then, in December 2012 I decide to get over it and I  finally gave a chance to this book to help me out. 

2* what‘s the point ?

Basically Gratitude journals are used by people who wish to focus their attention on the positive things of life. In my case, I have choose to follow Ban Breathnach example : writing down  5 things daily to be grateful for, everynight before sleeping.

3* Everyone can do it? 

I really believe everyone is capable of everything, the best and the worst, we simply have to decide what we really want. To find out if you can do it there are only two things to do :  read the second answer. Do you feel concerned ?  If the answer is no, then you know. If the answer is yes or maybe, then find yourself another goal to add to your will to focus on positive things. Because that goal will help you during the bad days. You know those days where everything seems to go wrong ?

4*For how long do you use it ?

I use it for a year and a half, it’s already happened to me once or twice to sleep without writing my daily moments of gratitude, not because I had nothing to write but due to extreme fatigue. In such case, I wrote them the next day in the morning.

5*What has changed in your life?

The immediate result after a week of daily gratitude was that I gradually turn back to be the person I was before , enthusiastic, positive, with projects and the desire to share again.

To conclude, I really don’t think that only the gratitude journal help me on my mindset switch, it’s a mixture of many things, that why I create this series to get into some of the differents rituals that allow me to move forward. Let me know if I answered all your questions, if you have already tried the daily or gratitude journal or if you don’t see the point at all ! Can’t wait to read you, tell me everything down bellow !

29 commentaires sur “Mindset serie (1) : gratitude journal”

  1. Grace when you do it it’s so simple. I decided to apply this method in my own way but I don’t know yet what I’m going to change but I know it’s not going to be every day I can’t do it, so as I want it to last I’m going to do a challenge 30 days, I’ll tell you later when I’d decided.

    X

    1. This is a very good news Xavier, go for it and let me know how it’s works for you !

  2. So you keep it Grace, it’s great, well, I tried but it never lasts very long after a while I stopped but I would try again the gratitude journal maybe with less things or not every day ?

    1. I understand what you mean Alphonsyne, but it’s like anything in life, you have to start, and start again to get results. By the way, the gratitude journal is only a step for me, it’s part of a whole programm, and I’ll talk about it in the next episode of motivational monday’s.

  3. I expected so much about it thank you so very much Grace. I try to do that last year but couldn’t make it. But I’m gonna challenge myself this summer thanks to you love you xx

  4. Thanks for this blog post Grace I’am very interested in your series. Consistency is my weakness, what are your tips to be more consistent.

    1. Riccardo, yes there are little tricks to maintain your consistency to go after this kind of exercise such as gratitude journal, I would mention some in the next episode of motivational monday’s.

  5. We try to convey this vision of gratitude to children in church groups naturally, I think I’m going to suggest that we add the gratitude journal to our sessions. Very clear post thanks Grace!

    Jay

  6. Grace good point, you promised and here we are. I look forward to more. More than a gratitude journal I used a business book and a vision board. But I will not anticipate the future topics.

    J.L

    1. Thank you for these clarifications coach, There are similarities between the two and I consider your advice to adapt my practice.

  7. Hey Grace you already know what I think of gratitude journal and with the help of God I’ll get more or less to keep it but I’m not there yet. Blessings

    1. Thank you so much Heather, for your blessings and keep going that way. All my best to you !

  8. great idea, I already love this series try it once and I should repeat it again thanks for the inspiration Grace.

  9. This series is a very good idea. That does work very well in the business for our teams to keep a journal or diary results. That help to reduce waste of them and to really concentrate more energy on that really worth our time. So if I understand the point 5 this habit has allowed you to regain energy and combativeness?

    1. Somehow yes Philippe. Because thinking every day positive thoughts means that, my mind is concentrating more on finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems. There’s a mental change that inevitably operates on a natural way. It’s not the Coue method, I didn’t try to persuade myself that everything was fine, I put forward what was good. You see what I mean isn’t it?

  10. Thank you for reporting this article Grace, I will follow your series I really need it.

    1. And I’m glad you came by to check it out Gina, hope that will help you somehow dear !

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