Choose a gratitude journal format that encourages expressing gratitude and thankfulness. Create lists of focused appreciation and start a daily habit of giving thanks.

Sep 16, 2009 - Melanie Mulrooney

It is easy to develop a negative attitude in today's society. Keeping a gratitude journal could help you change your perspective and promote a healthier mindset.

Jun 21, 2009 - Jenniel Taylor-Samuel

Utilizing a gratitude journal can assist in expressing gratitude regularly and inspire people to find gratitude in the most unlikely situations.

Oct 5, 2008 - Lorraine Sauer

Children decorate a special journal where they draw or write about the happier parts of their day.

Aug 15, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Gratitude journals are great to use with middle school students because they allow students to acknowledge the people, places, and things that matter most in their lives.

Nov 18, 2006 - Amy Horn

These simple exercises will have you looking at the people and things around you in a positive way as you learn to express appreciation for what you have in your life.

Mar 25, 2009 - Susan Caplan

When life gives you lemons, be grateful for the lemonade. Discover how to truly appreciate all that life has to offer.

Jan 11, 2010 - Shawnda Chambers

By practicing an attitude of gratitude just a few minutes every day, people can attract positive events and energy into their lives resulting in a harmonious existence.

Sep 13, 2008 - Lorraine Sauer

Finding happiness in life can be so simple. Keeping a gratitude diary helps you focus on happy thoughts and oust the negative.

Jun 11, 2011 - Amy Parkin

A family friendly activity to reflect on what we are thankful for in our lives, count our blessings and positively shift our perspective of the world.

Nov 11, 2010 - Debra Snyder

Our minds, bodies and souls work best together well when we're aware of our "self" and our personal development. This can be achieved by revisiting what is an old idea.

Mar 27, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

The Lord saw how great man's wickedness had become; He was grieved that he had made man and His heart was filled with pain. (see Genesis 6:5-6)

Jan 2, 2011 - Marilyn Horton

Positive psychology research findings on increasing happiness with gratitude, optimism, and kindness activities.

Dec 30, 2008 - Jerry Lopper

Being grateful makes life more enjoyable, but the benefits don't stop there. An attitude of gratitude has important health benefits too.

Nov 18, 2010 - Sydney Thomas

Everyday gratitude can banish depression, relieve stress and create a healthier body, or so new studies show and is something ancient philosophers taught.

Nov 20, 2010 - Velma Southerland

What kinds of spiritual journals can I keep? What is the purpose of each type of faithbook? See five common ways to write a spiritual journal.

Jul 23, 2007 - Angela England

Create art journal pages that incorporate both text and mixed media art without conforming to ruled pages and text boxes.

Oct 29, 2007 - Jenn Greenleaf

The Montessori Gratitude Jar is an activity that creates an awareness and curiosity in a child about showing gratitude to others and what it means to be thankful.

Nov 4, 2009 - Jocelyn Scotty

Still don't know what to buy for the writer in your life? Find great gift ideas that will inspire any journal writer to sit down and write.

Nov 15, 2010 - Amanda Chase

Gratitude is both a virtue or character trait and one of the positive emotions. Gratitude is worth cultivating because it promotes happiness.

Sep 24, 2010 - Robert McKelvie