Tag: positivity

Journal Prompt: Goal Affirmations

We start the year thinking and planning goals we want to accomplish, but as the year goes on sometimes our motivation and inspiration fades. It can be so hard to keep working on our goals. Today’s journal prompt is all about writing out affirmations that can help keep our inspiration going! Affirmations are helpful because the more we repeat them to ourselves, the more our brain begins to process it as being true. What we think impacts what we say and what we do. So if we are continually saying or writing out positive affirmations about our goals it will become much easier to start doing things that support our goal.

Journal Prompt

Write out a goal you are working towards. Make sure to add detail as far as when you want to accomplish it and what specifically you are working towards.

Write out three positive affirmations for each prompt below:

  • Write an affirmation that describes yourself as having already completed the goal. For example “I am healthy and take care of my body and mind.”
  • Write an affirmation that describes steps you take to make your goal happen. For example “I feed my body foods that are healthy and nourishing.”
  • Write an affirmation that addresses your ability to accomplish your goal. For example “I am able to create space in my life for my health to thrive.”

Gratitude & Journaling

Gratitude is so powerful!! When we practice gratitude regularly it can be beneficial for our mental health, can help us achieve our goals, and allows us to see the good in our lives!! There are so many ways that we can integrate gratitude in our daily lives!

Origins of the Word Gratitude

The word gratitude comes from the Latin word “gratus”, which means pleasing or thankful. It is also related to the Latin word “gratia”, which means grace, graciousness, or honoring the kindness you’ve received (Harvard Health Publishing, 2021).

Knowing the origins of this word allows us to have a greater understanding of gratitude. I love the concept of it being a way of honoring the kindness we have received. Appreciating kindness or grace we receive can allow us to develop deeper awareness of the good things around us and the positive aspects of our lives.

Practicing Gratitude

One way of practicing gratitude is by utilizing it in your journaling. Whether you journal every day, several times a week, or a couple times a month, gratitude can be a great addition to your journaling routine. Here is a technique to consider using!

In this journal prompt you will write four things you are grateful for, but all four are related to a different area of your life!

  1. What are you grateful for in your home?
  2. What are you grateful for in your relationships?
  3. What are you grateful for in your work?
  4. What are you grateful for in your day?

Reference:

Harvard Health Publishing. (2021). “Giving thanks can make you happier.” https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier

Journal Prompt: Gratitude

Gratitude is so important for our wellness!! It allows us to focus on positive things and has the power the change our perspective and therefore our actions.

Journal Prompt

Write 5 things you are grateful for today?

What about each of these things is important to you?

How can you express your gratitude to the people around you?