Gratitude Reflection Exercise: 3 Good Things
This therapeutic exercise is best used daily, at the end of your day. Its aim is to help you reflect on the good things in your life, and so can help you boost your gratitude as well as overall happiness and well-being.
Step 1: Think of any 3 good things that happened today.
Step 2: Use this thread to list them down.
Step 3: While listing them down, also list why the good things happened. This is the most important step of the exercise so do not skip the "why"!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
1. I am grateful for the care of my ex. Despite no communication for 3 years, we turned out to build a strong enough bond of friendship in the past to give/receive support when now needed.
2. I am grateful for the ability to choose what to do tomorrow. Things have been challenging lately and my options are more limited than they used to be, however, I still can decide and plan for myself.
3. I am grateful for the strength and coincidence. When I feel like giving up, like there is nothing in me left, some magical coincidence brings the right people, phrases, or thoughts that give me the strength to keep going.
1) I am grateful for the support I receive because it makes me feel loved and cared for.
2) I am grateful for the opportunity and ability to make life-changing events possible because without this opportunity my family would not hope for safety.
3) I am grateful for the resources I have and used to have in my life because it is a privilege that I am lucky to have even during tough times.
Supported my husband’s hobby by attending an event.
Went shopping with my daughter in law for things for my new grand baby on the way.
1. I am grateful for a wonderful bike tour with my partner. It is important to spend time together and experience shared happiness. Sports are also important for our health.
2. I am grateful for the delicious dinner we had with my partner. He invited me, so i am thankful that he still acts like a gentleman.
3. I am grateful for the relaxing afternoon when i didnt do almost anything because i usually i am very busy with stuff and sometimes i need to relax and just dont do anything.
I'm grateful for my abusive parents and abusive school system that they prevented me from growing up normal, I suppose.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
@SoulfullyAButterfly
3 good things that happened today:
1. my friend sent me a care package of vinyl records. Why: because he's awesome! And we've reconnected over playing chess, We both love obscure music and "deep cuts", have similar tastes, and maybe he feels sorry for me (since he keeps whooping me at chess, lol! j/k).
2. I completed my entire shift today! (Or will be off here shortly, doing this between my calls :) ) The why: Slowly but surely I'm finding myself more resilient, although I did have to call in partway through my shift last week due to a bad headache and being overwhelmed at my systems not working and not allowing me to take calls and do my job properly, ontop of customers being very angry. I'm more often than not able to handle bad days like that though, and the headache (migraine really) was what did me in. I credit this to mindfulness practice, and intend to use these practices to stay on track, not miss any more work this month, and try to keep improving my overall metrics.
3. I got to talk to Camila (daughter) at lunch, which makes the day so much better! She showed off a wallet and toy ball that she got from school for helping to raise money, and we played on the phone a little bit. The why: her mom and I get along, I've done a lot to change and show everyone that I'm stable and responsible now, and I set a reminder so I could ask around the time she gets picked up from school if I could call on my lunch. Since it doesn't always work out I want to call more often, so I want to ask more often!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
💜 I'm grateful for the good food my partner prepared today.
💜 I'm grateful for my family who took the time to talk to me via video call.
💜 I'm grateful for myself that I was able to complete 2 important tasks today.
1. I am grateful for a lunch with an old friend. It is always good to enjoy your time with good friends. It means a lot to me when i see thst the other person also values our connection.
2. I am grateful for a shopping day with my partner. We had fun and went to lots of shops. I am grateful thst we had money to buy things we wanted. Shopping together is a fun part of our relationship.
3. I am grateful for the great meals i could taste today. I feel grateful because i had money to try those things and also i had someone by my side to share the happiness.
1. I am grateful for completing a tabata exercise. This is important for my health.
2. I am grateful for a relaxation and spa day at home. I am happy that i took time to take care of my face, body and soul. Because this way i feel self love.
3. I am grateful for learning new things for work. Because knowledge makes me feel smarter :)