Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 2712: Will Keeping A Gratitude Journal Make You Happier? by Claire of Want Less.co.uk
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Apr 1, 2023 AI Snips
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Mixed Research on Gratitude Journaling
- Studies show gratitude journaling can boost optimism, health, and goal achievement.
- But excessive journaling (three times a week) might reduce happiness compared to once a week.
Gratitude Journaling Can Backfire
- Gratitude journaling can backfire by causing people to ignore serious life problems.
- It might lead to superficial positivity that ignores underlying negative issues needing attention.
Claire’s Gratitude Journaling Experience
- Claire experimented with daily gratitude journaling for a month, noting varied things she appreciated each day.
- This practice improved her mood and shifted her negative thinking to see her days as good ones.