with Caris Lount
A Moment of Gratitude
Gratitude journaling doesn't have to mean forcing yourself to find something positive when you're having a difficult day. This is simply about noticing.
There might be something tiny that made you smile, someone who made you feel supported, or a moment you wish you could bottle up and keep.
Take a few minutes, slow down, and see what comes to mind.
You'll need...
15
mins
Fancy some sounds whilst your journal?
1
Start with your senses...
Think about one thing you saw, heard, tasted, touched or smelled recently that you enjoyed.
It could be your favourite song, fresh coffee in the morning, sunshine through the window, your pet sitting beside you, or the feeling of clean sheets.
What comes to mind?
2
Think of a person
Is there someone you're grateful to have in your life?
You don't have to write them a letter. Just think about what they bring to your life and why you're thankful they're there.
Who came to mind, and why?
3
Look for the little things
Complete these three sentences:
Today, I smiled when…
Today, I appreciated…
Today, I felt lucky to…
Don't overthink your answers.
4
Keep one moment
Now choose one thing from today you'd like to remember.
Close your eyes for a moment and picture it.
Where were you?
Who were you with?
What could you see, hear or feel?
Write down a few words that capture the moment.
Enjoyed this exercise?
If you’ve enjoyed spending a little time journaling, you might like being part of The Tinnitus Journaling Club.
We get together online via Zoom to work through gentle journaling exercises, reflect and chat with others who understand what it’s like to live with tinnitus.
Everyone in the Club has tinnitus, so you don't have to explain yourself or worry about being misunderstood. It’s simply a friendly space to take some time for yourself, share if you want to, and know that you're not doing it alone.