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Should you journal everyday?

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Definitely! Try journaling at the same time each day for 15-20 minutes. This can help you build a consistent journaling habit.

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When should I write in my journal?

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You can write in your journal whenever you like. Writing in it at the beginning of the day can help you start your day off with a more positive attitude. Writing in it at the end of the day can help you collect your thoughts, fill your mind with calm, and help you fall asleep.

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What if I can't think of a single thing to be thankful for?

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Then start with nature. You could be grateful the sun didn't take a holiday today. How about the air that you are breathing? You could also thank God about the body parts that are functioning perfectly to keep you alive. Other topics may include material goods, life itself, love, moments and memories, happiness, passions, relationships, work, success, health, body, something new that you learned or any other thing.

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What is the definition of a gratitude journal?

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A gratitude journal is a notebook (physical or virtual) used to keep track of the things you are grateful for.

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Is it good for someone with anger issues to keep a gratitude journal?

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Absolutely! Keeping a gratitude journal helps to shift your focus, so cultivating this practice will not only help you with your anger issues, it should make you feel better all over. When we practice gratitude in our lives, it helps us to feel better about every aspect and can really improve our mental health.

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Can I have more than one journal at a time?

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Of course! There are lots of journal ideas out there, and it's okay to try more than one.

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Which language is preferable when writing a gratitude journal?

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Whichever language you feel most comfortable writing in is the best language to use.

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How long can my gratitude journal be?

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As long or as short as you need it to be. It doesn't have to be big; you can write in bullet points, or you can expound on your thoughts. It's meant to show your gratitude however you wish to express it.

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I have so many people I'm grateful for: my deceased parents, my brothers and sisters, my wife, my son and many more. Where do I start? Will it be a novel?

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Start you writing journey at the beginning. Thank each person, one by one, who supported you and helped you grow up.

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