C L Winter

Begin Each Day Wih Gratitude C L Winter

Begin each day with gratitude!! The journey to peace begins with a grateful heart. When we focus on what we don't have- our mind seeks to confirm all the scarcity. The more we focus on the scarcity of love, hope, things, money, friends, etc.. the less joy and satisfaction we feel in our lives. There are numerous studies done that list the benefits of gratitude. www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014Gratitudepower.net/science/htm Dr. Robert Emmons www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter Nov.2011The consensus of benefits from expressing gratitude are as follows: Better relationshipsImproved physical healthPhysiological healthEnhances empathy, reduces aggressionMental HealthImprove Self EsteemSleep BetterI am sure there are many more benefits to being grateful than this list of seven. There are many different causes of depression, anxiety, and worry. For example, I am personally affected by the dark winter months with a mild case of Seasonal Affect Disorder. I created this journal to be a beginner's step to mindset change! This fun colored dot grid journal is ready for you to start your day by writing down just 3 things for which you are grateful. This will assists the process of refocusing your mind from scarcity to abundance. To be honest, somedays, just being grateful for the chair you are sitting on, the pen you are using, or the warm blanket may be all you can muster. It is ok! Consistently done, writing 3 things you are grateful for will become a daily habit. The mind will begin to see the beauty of the day, the abundance of the world, and may gently lift your spirits. This is not a cure, diagnosis, or prevention promise and not to be used instead of seeking professional help. Use writing in conjunction with help should you exhibit the following: As a Public Service to my friends, if your feelings of sadness, anger, or denial last longer than a month, you feel like harming yourself, or your daily activities are interrupted by the pervasive blue feelings: seek professional help! You are loved, you are worthy, you matter!National Suicide Prevention Hotline1(800) 273-8255www.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgBegin each day with Gratitude!5 x 8 dot grid prompt journal100 pages