Happiful – September 2019

End your day on a grateful note...

So often the negatives

can consume

our thoughts, but

dedicating a little time

to focus on the things

we’re thankful for can

do wonders for our

wellbeing

Studies have shown that

collecting your thoughts at the

end of the day, and focusing

on what you’re grateful for, can

improve your sleep quality,

optimism, and even lower blood

pressure. Why not give it a go

tonight?

1 Pick a notebook or journal

(any pen and paper will do,

but having a special book

might make this time feel

like a real treat).

2 Try to get into a routine and

develop the habit by setting

a time for writing in your

journal every day.

3 Take as long as you like, but

try to note down at least one

positive thing you can take

from the day or week.

4 Revisit and read your

gratitude journal for a mood

boost, and a reminder of all

the wonderful things in your

life, no matter how small,

when you need it most.

THE 100-DAY PLANNER

(The Happiness Planner, £22)

thehappinessplanner.co.uk

Gratitude Journal

(Selfish Darling, £24.99)

selfishdarling.com

Q and A a Day: 5-Year Journal

(Potter Style, £14.99)

amazon.co.uk

GRATITUDE JOURNAL PROMPTS:

Struggling for what to write? Here

are 10 prompts to get you started:

• Who was the last person to make
  you smile?


• What memory always makes you
  happy?


• Describe your favourite smell


• Describe your favourite dish


• Describe the last time you
  helped someone


• Note down a time you made a
  mistake, but learnt something
  from it


• What are you most proud of in
  the past week?


• What are you most looking
  forward to in the next week?


• What teacher, mentor, or
  person, has had the biggest
  impact on your life?


• List five ways you can share your
  gratitude with the people you
  love tomorrow

Journals we love

Image |

thehappinessplanner.co.uk