There are multiple studies that reinforce the importance of expressing gratitude and how it benefits your emotional, mental, and physical health. How can we maximize them? Through writing.
In this book, author Sophia Godkin—a health psychologist and happiness, relationship, and transformational coach—reinforces that theory with helpful prompts to give you an opportunity to reflect in various ways.
I was intrigued by this book because I love the layout: an inspirational quote at the top of a page, followed by insightful statements that encourage different thoughts, and a positive affirmation to close the page and start the day.
In my journey through this so far, I found I sometimes took a little longer than 5 minutes to record my observations but overall, it's been a delightful albeit brief addition to my morning routine to reframe how I want to start the day. However, some people prefer to do these types of exercises at night as they wind down. Even a midday pause would be good, too.
Many people don't like resolutions at the beginning of a new year, but setting goals is helpful at any time. Although this book doesn't have a page for every day of the year, you can definitely start with it now as a way to create an essential habit that could last a lifetime.
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