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Gratitude practice

Also known as: gratitude journal, thankfulness practice

AAdequate Evidence2 studies referenced

Deliberately noting things you're grateful for. Consistent evidence for improved mood and life satisfaction.

Duration

5 minutes

Frequency

Daily

Equipment

None

How to do it

  1. 1Each morning or evening, write 3 specific things you're grateful for
  2. 2Be specific — not just 'family' but why specifically today
  3. 3Vary your entries — don't repeat the same items
  4. 4Feel the gratitude, don't just list items

Safety notes

Very safe. Positive intervention.

Protocols featuring this habit

Studies on Gratitude practice (2)

1.

Counting blessings versus burdens: an experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life

Emmons RA, McCullough ME (2003) · J Pers Soc Psychol · n=201

2.

Gratitude and well-being: A review and theoretical integration

Wood AM, et al. (2010) · Clin Psychol Rev

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