Comments on: Gratitude Journal: 30 Days To Happiness – Day 14

By: Sherri

Sherri — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:37:33 +0000

@ Positively Present – Welcome! It’s great being able to take a step back every now and again to get clairity on what really matters.

By: Positively Present

Positively Present — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:05:08 +0000

You wrote, “Writing things that are positive, that make me happy and that I’m grateful for helps clarify my priorities and highlights what is truly important to me.” I completely agree with this and, in fact, wrote a post on my own blog about a very similar idea this morning. Check it out at: http://positivelypresent.typepad.com/positively_present/2009/03/happiness-is-wanting-what-you-get-is-a-quote-im-sure-youve-heard-many-times-before-even-though-weve-heardit-and-we-understan.html

Positively Present’s last blog post..a happy list, a happy you

By: Sherri

Sherri — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:53:31 +0000

@ Daphne – I thought it would be important on the bad days but I just didn’t realize *how* important. Like I said in the article, when I look for the positive in a negative situation it really helps to snap me out of it a lot quicker. I’m glad you’re enjoying reading about my journey here it really is a lot of fun and very interesting.

@ Alger@Common Sense – Welcome and thanks for your comment!

By: Alger @ Common Sense

Alger @ Common Sense — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:47:31 +0000

This is a good reminder of what matters in life. I’ll give it a try. Thanks.

By: Daphne

Daphne — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:24:42 +0000

Sherri, I love reading about your 30 day gratitude journey. You're right that there's so much to be thankful for. Also, I find that on bad days my tendency is to skip journalling so I can mope in peace, and you're so right that ESPECIALLY then the gratitude journal has most power. Thanks for sharing, I'm enjoying following you through these 30 days! Daphne’s last blog post..How To Find Happiness That Lasts

By: Sherri

Sherri — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:36:25 +0000

@ Vered – That’s great! I’m not disciplined enough yet to keep a mental one. When I go to bed I’m tired but if I see the journal sitting there on the bedside table I feel I have to keep it up. Maybe once it’s a habit/second nature it’ll be different. It certainly does create a more positive outlook though!

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:01:41 +0000

I don't have a written gratitude journal, but I do have a mental one. I count my blessings each and every day - usually at night before I go to sleep. It helps immensely with creating a more positive outlook. Vered - MomGrind’s last blog post..Teen Fashion

By: Sherri

Sherri — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:41:07 +0000

@ Nadia – I do remember and thanks for sharing your experience. That’s exactly what I’m finding as well so far. It’s getting easier to tease the good/positive things out of negative situations. I’m sure it’ll become second nature given enough time.

@ Regina – That’s great! I’m glad you’re going to start. It’s never too late. I’d be interested to hear how you’re doing a couple of weeks from now.

@ Steve B – Fantastic! It makes me happy to hear that starting the journal has had a positive impact on your life. I hope you are able to keep it up and I’m really glad you participated.

By: Steve B

Steve B — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:58:01 +0000

Hey Sherri

I have been able to keep up with it although there have been a few days where it just did not happen. I have found that it has made me appreciate little things on a daily basis and live my life more in the moment.

There have been days though where it has been a stretch to come up with 5 things…lol. Thankfully those have been in the very small minority.

By: Regina

Regina — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:56:27 +0000

Sherri, I missed the original challenge, but this is clearly something I need to start doing. I will ... thanks. Regina Regina’s last blog post..Michelle O's garden, take 2