I Tried Gratitude Journaling for 30 Days, Here's What Happened

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[greatwhitesufi]

I am also grateful for Ada being ungrateful for Craig, perfect comedic timing at such a young age. We all know who she got that from.

[mrae]

I felt happier just watching you talk about the things you’re grateful about

[npatriciacastillo]

I've done this every morning for several years. Best way to concentrate on the good... Even on hard days, I can at least be grateful for a comfy bed and a cozy house. Told my best friend about gratitude journaling and she said it's been amazing for her, too.

[DarkbutNotsinister]

I actually taught a class on this. The longer you journal, the more detailed you become. I do 3 things I’m grateful for every day for 90 days & it changes my perspective, kind of a reset.
I don’t use a “special” journal, just a regular notebook. It’s important not to repeat anything. That’s how you get down to the minutiae. I’m grateful for my husband. Next day it could be I’m grateful my husband takes my car to the car wash. You really have to dig deep to find 3 things for 90 days.

The 90 days is a long time, but it’s not forever. There’s an end date.

[mollyk]

i just wanted to thank you because i watched this video on a break from an overwhelming load of homework at college and i felt trapped under a mountain of work and overwhelming emotion. i finished most of my work, went to sleep, and woke up this morning and was able to take five minutes and this about what i’m grateful for, take a shower, and i felt like putting on moisturizer and spf, and as i looked in the mirror, i thought ‘i cant wait to wake up and do this again tomorrow.” i haven’t been excited to wake up for years. i was diagnosed with a minor depressive disorder last year and it’s been plaguing my life for a lot longer than that. i feel so much hope right now, i cant stop crying. i haven’t been able to cry for months. thank you for prompting me to think positively.

[sgsax]

When I turned 40, I decided to start writing in a journal. I'm 48 now and it's still sitting shrink-wrapped on my bedside table. Maybe I'll try this. Thanks, Life Coach Craig.

[vaultfox]

Your buddie being so happy at you saying how grateful you are for him was SO heartwarming and reminded me that we need to tell the ones we love how much we appreciate them while they're here :) great video!

[michelekendzie]

As someone who spent my first 29 years of my life in southern California and then moved to Virginia, yes, I completely took the weather for granted. However, I have a natural grateful streak and did find plenty for which to be thankful there. I journal daily and have occasionally had a routine in which I write something I'm grateful for every day. I make a long list every Thanksgiving too, often in ABC format. That is, 26 things for which I'm grateful, written in alphabetical order. And I read them all, quickly, when my family goes around the dinner table sharing our gratitude. ❤

[yasminceleste]

Ever since I saw Kurzgezarts video I have a reminder on my phone that notifies me at 8pm called “gratitude”: when I see it I must think / list three things (at least) that I’m grateful for that day

[tybrown]

This video will probably be passed over by far too many who could really use it. I’m very grateful it was made so I could add to my journal. ❤️

[sarahwatts]

I like to ask people what the best part of their day was (in the afternoon or evening, never in the morning). If you do it often enough, people start to notice the best part of their day as it happens. It's a great way to change how people think for the better, plus if you start a conversation with it, the whole conversation is more positive - even if you talk about more negative things later

[Reyna]

your videos always feel so laid back, relaxing and comforting. It's such a joy to see you upload!

[JonAdamsMinistries]

I'm pretty grateful for this channel, i look forward to it always

[ERYN__]

I'm grateful for my dad, even though he's dead. I got a tattoo in his honor, he wasn't really a fan of tattoos, so I put it on my foot, so I can easily hide it, easily show it, and remember him.

[whoeveriamiam]

I'm grateful for clicking this video and reminding me to be grateful

[deannascorner]

I’m grateful this video popped up just as I was taking a quick break from work … 16 min video sounds like a good way to spend my break! Thank you for making this video 16 mins I am grateful for that too!

[alleycaaat]

Another great video! I try to write down ten things I'm grateful for every morning, it's time for me to sit and relax and reflect, and it puts me in a better mood after. I appreciate that some of the things you said made my list, I'm often grateful for clean, easily accessible water, access to healthcare, living in a climate controlled house and more. I think it helps me to not take things for granted that are so basic in our lives, and yet a large percentage of people on this planet do not have access to them. Clean drinking water, something no one should ever take for granted.

[bethn]

I’m grateful for Sandhill Cranes too. They’re so cool! We frequently had them hanging around in our yard when we lived in Florida, and every time I heard their call I’d think, “Yep, that’s a dinosaur.”

[spaghettihater]

As a native Southern Californian, I can say that I do feel grateful for how beautiful it is

[timvreugdenhil]

I'm grateful to Craig for making a video about being grateful, which makes me more grateful to Craig for making a video about being grateful.