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Gratitude is one powerful concept going up in the hottest trends of personal development. It\u2019s about the quality of being thankful and the readiness to show appreciation for people or events in your life.<\/p>\n

But putting it into practice might be easier said than done for some people. That\u2019s why keeping a gratitude journal could be a solution to showing your love and kindness for the amazing things that you already experience.<\/p>\n

Turning to journaling expert and founder of Prophsee\u00ae, Ana Juma<\/strong>, for insights and tips, here\u2019s how you can create your best gratitude-journal practice.<\/p>\n

Setting a new routine in place could feel overwhelming and comes with some critical thoughts. However, as Ana says, \u201cIt doesn\u2019t have to be perfect; it only has to start.\u201d<\/em> Here is a great place to take the first step.<\/p>\n

What Is a Gratitude Journal?<\/h2>\n

A gratitude journal means the practice of writing down things you feel grateful about regularly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

People who practice gratitude<\/a> are predominantly happy and easygoing because they always see the positive in most negative situations.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s often when we need gratitude the most that it\u2019s difficult to find. When you\u2019re overcome with grief, sadness, anxiety, or anger, it\u2019s hard to see what\u2019s going right in your life. And that is why the practice itself is a healing and transformational habit to integrate into your routine.<\/p>\n

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The (Many) Benefits of a Gratitude Journal<\/h2>\n

Because our minds have been wired to focus on the negative, keeping a gratitude journal helps you counteract this negativity bias. \u201cYou develop the mental muscle to focus on the good things in your life<\/em>,\u201d explains Ana. <\/em>\u201cThey\u2019re already there but often left unnoticed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Studies<\/a> have also shown that expressing gratitude on a daily basis is linked to overall higher levels of happiness and contentment. Moreover, it is strongly associated with well-being and, as the studies reported, this link may be unique and causal.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

A few more benefits of this kind of journaling practice include:<\/p>\n