How to Start Gratitude Journaling With Your Family
In today's world, where things can feel challenging, making gratitude a part of your routine has become more important than ever. Discover the magic of gratitude journaling, a wonderful tool for kids and adults to foster a positive mindset. As the New Year begins, let's embrace the idea of adding something new and uplifting to our daily lives. Here's a simple guide to make it a healthy habit for your family.
Starting the Year With a Specialist’s Insight
Sapna Radhakrishnan, a conscious parenting coach, NLP practitioner, and author of Yelling to Zenning, suggests that practicing gratitude can positively rewire young minds, emphasizing the New Year as an ideal starting point. Selecting a "gratitude" journal is a flexible process; there's no strict rule on the type. Make it enjoyable for your kids by allowing them to choose a notebook with a cover and color they adore. Alternatively, they can personalize a plain one with stickers or drawings. Dr. Monika Roots, child psychiatrist and co-founder at Bend Health, recommends dating each entry for older kids. For tech-savvy teens, Dr. Roots suggests embracing digital entries for on-the-go thoughts. Younger ones not keen on writing can express gratitude through drawings instead.