Gratitude Journaling

Gratitude Journaling

by: Shaun Yount

The most powerful morning habit I’ve discovered!
Journaling is a great way to prime yourself for success each morning!
You need to answer these 4 questions plus a weekly bonus question.

1. What am I grateful for?
What it does: Instantly shifts you into a more positive mindset.
Show appreciation for:
What you have.
Where you are.
And who you love.
It will make you happier than you thought

2. What is my most important task today?
What it does: Gives clarity on your priorities for the day.
Choose the most important, needle-moving task of the day. If you only get one thing done today, it should be this.

3. What story-worthy moment happened yesterday?
What it does: Improves your memory and storytelling.
I love using this question as a way to reflect, and create mental landmarks for each day.
⁃ An interesting interaction
⁃ A great conversation
⁃ A funny moment
Keep it simple.

4. How am I feeling right now?
What it does: Builds your self-awareness.
It’s easy to go through life on autopilot sometimes.
I love using this question to check in with myself and bring attention to any lingering problems or emotions that may need resolving.

Weekly bonus question!

What’s working right now?
What could be better?
What it does: Keeps you on track with your goals and habits.
I don’t do this one every day, but it is always part of my weekly check-in.
This question allows you to correct course and keep your daily habits aligned with your goals.

Sometimes I do this before, after or as I’m praying almost as a story telling to God.
Journaling helps me give Him thanks better and clarify things I want or need to pray for as well.