Keep a gratitude journal

Keep a diary of all the good things in your life

Writing a gratitude journal is more than making a note of what you appreciate. It gives you benefits now and into the future. Why should I be grateful? Gratitude is being thankful for the good things in life, however big or small they might be. Clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn says, “Noticing what you appreciate and enjoy creates feelgood emotions, which help your wellbeing.” There are times when you can get stuck worrying or feeling scared. Dr Hepburn points out that, “Gratitude is most helpful when you don’t use it to hide hard feelings – you also need to recognise and express difficult emotions.” Spending time thinking about what is good in your life and what you are grateful for help you see the bigger picture so you can acknowledge…

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