Top five tips on keeping your gratitude journal going!

1. Do it every day
   If you think you might only write once a week, you’re much less likely to keep it up. A daily practice is much more likely to become a habit.
   

2. Do it at the same time every day
   I write my notes just before I go to bed, or sometimes on the sofa in the evening. This way I’m making it easier for myself to look back on the day and think about the things I want to write about. Mornings are too busy in my household and I’d find it hard to remember what had happened the day before!
   

3. No need to write an essay
   Remember you don’t need to write masses - keep it short and that way it won’t feel too onerous a task.
   

4. Don’t sweat the bing stuff
   As I mentioned before, it’s much easier to think about the smaller things in life that you can be grateful for. Don’t put yourself under pressure to think about the big things.
   

5. It doesn’t need to be perfect
   If you’re sending your gratitude notes to someone else, don’t worry about having perfect spelling and grammar - they honestly won’t mind!

And absolutely don’t worry about what anyone else might think about your notes. They are for you and your benefit.