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Gratitude Journaling Basics

Keep a quick gratitude journal

This guide shows how to start a simple gratitude journal: pick a time, write specific entries, rotate prompts, and review weekly for patterns.

Set a time

Pick a consistent morning or evening slot for 2-3 minutes.

Be specific

Write three brief, concrete things; avoid generic repeats.

Use prompts

Rotate prompts like people, moments, skills, or things you learned.

Review weekly

Skim past entries to notice themes and reinforce the habit.

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