Lead a Happy Life – Learn to Write Gratitude Journal with 5 Steps
Lead a Happy Life – Learn to Write Gratitude Journal with 5 Steps
Studies show that gratitude helps you to live a happier, healthier, and more vibrant life. If you wish to lead a happy life then what can be better than starting a gratitude journal to keep a track of your journey!
Why do we tend to think negatively?
At one point in history, we were hunter-gatherers and our brains were designed to protect us and to somehow make us survive. The brain constantly scanned the surroundings to see if there is some threat or obstacle. Our brain worked in fight or flight mode to keep us safe (possibly from wild animals, harsh weather, other elements of nature).
We have evolved a lot since then and we are no longer in a constant state of danger but our brains still work in default mode and still look for the problems!
Due to the reason stated above(and taking other factors into consideration), the majority of our thinking leans towards the negative spectrum over the positive ones! So now it becomes our job to help our brain to relax and intentionally look for the good to lead a happy life.
Find the good
No matter how stuck you are in life, there is always something you can be grateful for. It can be anything say- you can always be thankful for sunshine, for your breath, for trees, for your eyes, or for your ability to read and understand this blog!
When you look closely and reflect you will observe that it’s the little things in life that give us the greatest joy and help us to lead a happy life.
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
We clearly have the reasons why you should start a gratitude journal but how exactly do you do it? How would it help you to lead a happy life? Well, we have easy tips for you –
Pick a medium
Do you want to write it using pen and paper or you would prefer to write it digitally? Pick anyone and try to stick to it. 
If you are writing with the help of pen and paper, keep your journal handy. You can carry your journal in your bag as well so that you have it with you all the time!
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Set the time
You have to decide for yourself whether you are going to write daily or thrice a week or only on Sundays. There isn’t a universal law for how many times a week you should do this exercise. 
So only when you start practicing you will be able to gauge what works for you and what doesn’t.
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You have to decide at what time of the day you are going to write your gratitude journal. Many people prefer writing it at the end of the day but I personally do it early morning because my mind is relatively calm at that time. Writing in the morning also sets me in a positive headspace and then I am ready to seize the day!
Tip: Setting a reminder on your phone will help you to be punctual with your gratitude practice.
Choose your method
There are so many different ways you can write your gratitude journal to lead a happy life. The best way is to start just as you feel till you find your flow.
You can either write 3 or 5 (or any number) things you are grateful for.
You can write 2 things you are grateful for in the morning and 2 amazing things that happened with you at night.
Here is a bit more detail for what I do when I write my journal-
Thrice every week in the morning, I write 5 things I am grateful for and I also add -WHY I AM GRATEFUL FOR THEM.
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Understanding the benefits
“When the WHY is clear the HOW is easy.”
Gratitude journaling has numerous benefits including –
An increased amount of tranquility and a lower amount of anxiety.
Reduced amount of negative emotions such as anger, jealousy and frustration.
Improved confidence and self-esteem.
Improved quality sleep.
This shows that practicing gratitude helps both psychological and physical health and leads you to a happy life.
Expressing gratitude will gradually change the way you look at the world and the way you handle your stream of thoughts.
“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals.
If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.”
― Roy T. Bennett
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Your Takeaway
Unreasonable expectations don’t help. You have to decide for yourself whether you are going to write daily or thrice a week or only on Sundays! There isn’t a universal law for how many times a week you should do this exercise.
Only when you start practicing you will be able to gauge what works for you and what doesn’t.
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