November 27, 2024 • 11 mins
50 Journal Prompts for Thanksgiving
What if embracing gratitude could truly transform your life this Thanksgiving? Join us as we explore the profound impact of gratitude, guided by Clara Penrose's inspiring journal prompts from her blog post on the Rit Lestallion. Our discussion reveals how gratitude can enrich relationships, inspire personal growth, and highlight life's often-overlooked joys. From stories of recovery, like bouncing back from a bike accident, to shining a light on the silent supporters around us, we uncover the transformative power of gratitude and how challenges often morph into moments of profound appreciation.
Step into the holiday season with a renewed sense of thankfulness, whether you're celebrating with family or savoring solitude. We guide you through the art of gratitude, encouraging you to engage with the prompts that can unlock unexpected insights and highlight the blessings hidden within adversity. Through meaningful conversations and celebrating personal achievements, even the smallest ones, gratitude becomes a tool for personal growth and a more compassionate outlook on life. Let's make every moment count and cultivate a heart open to gratitude, shaping a kinder world together.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back to the Deep Dive.
Thanksgiving's coming up, youknow, and I thought it'd be fun
to kind of look at this blogpost I found yeah.
Called 50 Journal Prompts forThanksgiving.
Okay, it's by Clara Penrose andit's from a site called the Rit
Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
It was posted on October 9th of this year.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Gotcha.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
You know, we talk a lot about gratitude this time of
year.
Great, these prompts, time ofyear.
But these prompts seem likethey're kind of a cool way to
like dig into those feelings andmaybe we'll find some hidden
stuff we didn't think about.
You know.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Yeah, it's interesting you say that,
because there's research thatactually shows that gratitude
can really impact our well-being.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Like it's not just like a nice sentiment, you know.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Right.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
It actually does stuff.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
So how does this blog post say that we can like tap
into that gratitude power?
Speaker 2 (00:46):
Well, right away, the author, Claire Penrose.
She divides all the promptsinto different categories, like
there's reflecting on gratitudejust generally gratitude for
your relationships, gratitudefor personal growth, gratitude
for those simple joys in life,and even like looking ahead with
gratitude, which I find reallyinteresting.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
With gratitude.
Yeah, I don't know if I getthat one.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
So it's like changing how we view the future, you
know, not just thinking aboutwhat we're grateful for in the
past or the present.
Speaker 1 (01:14):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Like one prompt asks us to think about how embracing
uncertainty can bring us peaceand hope.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
So it's like you see the unknown as something that
could be good, you know, achance to grow and experience
new things, not something to beafraid of.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
That's a really cool way to think about it.
Instead of being scared of thefuture.
We're excited to see whathappens.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
Exactly, and I think that's like something we've
talked about before, thatpost-traumatic growth idea.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
Like you, can have positive changes after going
through something hard.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Right.
So those challenges, eventhough they're difficult, they
actually make us stronger and webounce back better.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
And they make us appreciate the good stuff more.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Like you don't know what you got till it's gone
right.
One prompt asks us to thinkabout a recent challenge and how
it taught us to be grateful.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
OK.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Like maybe you lost something you took for granted,
but then you saw how importantit was.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
I can definitely relate to that.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:06):
Last year I got in a pretty bad bike accident.
It took me months to recover.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
I couldn't exercise like I used to.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
It made me realize how much I just assumed I'd
always be healthy.
You know, Right Now Iappreciate even just taking a
walk.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
There you go.
That's a perfect example of howsomething hard can change how
you see things yeah and makesyou appreciate stuff more that
you might not have before okay,so that's challenges and growth?
Speaker 1 (02:31):
yeah, but what about, like, gratitude for
relationships?
Speaker 2 (02:35):
okay.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
Thanksgiving is usually when we're with family
and friends, but sometimes thoserelations could be kind of
complicated absolutely right.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
And these prompts, they get that example.
One prompt asks us to thinkabout someone who's been a
silent supporter in our lives,you know.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:51):
They're always there for us, maybe in little ways,
but they're super important.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
You know that one really makes me think of my
neighbor, mrs Garcia.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
She's always checking on me, brings me cookies when
I'm stressed, waters my plantswhen I'm out of town.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
She's like a guardian angel, always looking out for
me.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
It's lovely how you describe her.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
And that's what that prompt's all about to appreciate
those people in our lives whowe don't always thank Right
Sometimes it's not about bigthings, but that constant, quiet
support that keeps us going.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
And like thanking them for that.
Support can make thoserelationships even stronger.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
It lets them know we see what they do for us and we
care.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Which means a lot to both people.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
And you know talking about meaningful connections.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
Another prompt wants us to think about a conversation
we had this year that reallystuck with us.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:41):
It could be a deep talk with a friend or family,
yeah, or even just a quick chatwith a stranger that gave you a
new way of looking at things.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Oh, I love that.
Yeah, I remember this greatconversation I had with the
barista at my favorite coffeeshop a few months ago.
We were talking about books andshe told me about one I ended
up loving.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
It totally changed how I thought about something
I'd been having trouble with.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
It's amazing how a simple conversation can do that.
Yeah, it really is those littlemoments of connection can have
a big impact on us, even if wedon't realize it.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
And that's what I like about these prompts they
make us pay attention to thoselittle bits of gratitude in our
lives.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
So we've talked about challenges, relationships,
meaningful conversations.
Speaker 2 (04:23):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
But what about that whole personal growth thing?
Right that always seems kind ofscary to me.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
I get it.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
But the pumps in this category are actually pretty
easy to understand.
Okay, one I find helpful isabout how we celebrate our
achievements, both big and small.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
Hmm, see, that's where I get stuck.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:42):
I'm always thinking about the next goal.
You know, the next thing I gotto do.
I rarely stop and think aboutwhat I've already done.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
It's like I'm on a treadmill, always going and
never looking around.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
Yeah, it sounds like you're describing that classic
trap of always wanting more, yes, never being happy with what
you have right now.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
That's exactly it.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
So how do I get off this treadmill and start
celebrating my wins?
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
Even the small ones.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Well, I think that's where these journal prompts can
help.
Okay, they're all about makinga space to think and celebrate,
you know?
Like, instead of rushing to thenext thing after you finish a
project, what if you took a fewminutes to write down what
you're proud of?
Speaker 1 (05:18):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Maybe even make a list of things you learned while
you were working on it.
It's about recognizing yourhard work and how far you've
come, no matter how small.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
I like that.
It's like a little victorydance in my journal.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Exactly, and those little celebrations can actually
help you stay motivated andfeel good about yourself.
When we recognize our wins, wereinforce good habits and make
it easier to keep going.
It's like we're tellingourselves hey, I did that, I'm
capable, I'm making progress.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
And that can be really powerful, especially when
you're feeling stuck.
It reminds you of how strongyou are.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Speaking of resilience, it makes me think of
those prompts about beinggrateful for the simple things
in life.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
They encourage us to appreciate those everyday
moments that we often don't evennotice but that bring us peace.
Speaker 1 (06:07):
Like that prompt about a daily ritual that brings
us peace and gratitude.
Yes, exactly, we were talkingabout that earlier, like with my
morning coffee ritual.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Yeah, and that shows how routines can ground us and
make us appreciate the ordinarythings in life.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Those small, predictable moments can become
like anchors of stability andjoy.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
I never thought about it that way, but it makes sense
.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
My morning coffee isn't just about caffeine.
You know, it's a moment for meto be mindful.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Right.
To connect with my senses andappreciate making something
delicious and it's those littlethings that add up to a happier
life.
Yeah, there's another promptthat asks us to think about a
sensory experience we'regrateful for.
Okay, maybe it's the smell offresh bread or the sound of rain
on the roof, or the feeling ofsunshine on your skin oh, I have
one.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
I love the feeling of cool sheets when I get into bed
at night.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
Oh nice.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
It's so simple, yeah, and it makes me feel so relaxed
and grateful.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
It's amazing how those little things can bring us
so much joy, right?
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
And that's what's so cool about these prompts they
help us slow down, pay attentionand really enjoy those moments.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
It's like we're teaching our brains to look for
the good stuff, even when thingsare crazy or stressful.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
Exactly, and changing your perspective like that can
really change how you experiencethe world.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
Remember those prompts about looking ahead with
gratitude.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Oh yeah, the pre-gratitude thing.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
I'm still trying to figure that one out.
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Well, think about it like this what if, instead of
being afraid of the unknown, wewere curious about it?
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
And appreciated the potential for growth.
Uh-huh.
What if we were grateful forthe challenges we might face,
because we know they'll make usstronger?
Speaker 1 (07:46):
It's like saying thank you to the universe ahead
of time for the lessons we'regoing to learn.
Yeah, I never thought of itlike that.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
It's a powerful way to change how you think about
things and it can really changehow you deal with life's ups and
downs.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
For example, imagine you're starting a new job.
Yeah, it's exciting, but alsokind of scary, right, right,
instead of being afraid, what ifyou took a minute to be
grateful for the chance to learnnew things, meet new people and
grow?
Speaker 1 (08:13):
It's like we're focusing on what could go right
instead of what could go wrong.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Exactly, and even if things do get tough, we're
already thinking about gratitude, so we're more likely to see
those challenges asopportunities.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Instead of like failures or setbacks.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Exactly.
It's about being open andoptimistic about the future,
knowing that even when thingsare uncertain, there's always
something to be grateful for.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
This pre-gratitude thing is really interesting.
It's like we're changing ourbrains to expect good things,
even when we don't know what'scoming.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
And that's the beauty of gratitude.
You know, it's not just afeeling, it's a choice we can
make every day, and the more wechoose gratitude, the more we
create a mindset of abundanceand appreciation.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:59):
And that makes life more fulfilling and meaningful.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
So, as we wrap up our look at these Thanksgiving
journal prompts, yeah, what aresome of the main things you want
our listeners to remember?
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Well, I think, for me , the big thing is that
gratitude isn't just forThanksgiving, you know.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
It's something we can do all the time to make our
lives better.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
Right, I completely agree, and these 50 prompts give
us a really great way to bringgratitude into our everyday
lives, not just for the holidays, exactly, and what I like about
them is that they make youthink deeper.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
Yeah, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
It's not just about making a list of things we're
thankful for.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
It's about really exploring why we appreciate
those things Absolutely.
We talked about appreciatingthose quiet supporters in our
lives, celebrating even thelittle wins, finding joy in
those everyday senses and evenbeing grateful for challenges
that might come up.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
Yeah, it's like we're changing how we define
gratitude and seeing iteverywhere.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
It really is.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
It's like a treasure hunt for gratitude.
Yeah, you know, I love thatFinding those little gems where
you least expect them.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
And the best part is, the more you do it, the easier
it gets.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
You start to notice those little things all the time
.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
So for someone listening who's thinking, okay,
I want to try this gratitudething, uh-huh, but I don't know
where to start.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
Yeah, what advice would you give them?
I'd say start small, don't tryto do all 50 prompts at once.
Right, pick one or two.
That speak to you and justspend a few minutes thinking
about them, maybe write about itin a journal or just sit
quietly and think about theprompt.
The important thing is to makeit a habit, even if it's just
(10:30):
for a few minutes each day.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
That's really good advice, and it's not about being
perfect or having the longestgratitude list or anything like
that.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:38):
It's about wanting to change your perspective and see
the good things in your life.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
Exactly, and Thanksgiving is a perfect time
to start doing this.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Whether you're spending time with family and
friends or just having a quietday to yourself, these prompts
can help you connect with thereal meaning of the holiday
Right, which is all about beingthankful with the real meaning
of the holiday Right, which isall about being thankful.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
It's about appreciating everything we have
the people who make our livesbetter and the chances we have
to grow every day.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
And remembering that, even when things are tough or
uncertain, there's alwayssomething to be grateful for.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
So, as we finish up this deep dive into gratitude, I
hope our listeners will pick afew prompts and try them out.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Yes.
You might be surprised at whatyou discover and remember.
Gratitude is a gift you giveyourself and everyone around you
.
That's true.
It can change relationships,inspire kindness and make the
world a better place.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
Thanks for joining us on this exploration and until
next time, keep looking forthose moments of gratitude, keep
your hearts open and keepdiving deep.
Welcome back to the Deep Dive.
Thanksgiving's coming up, youknow, and I thought it'd be fun
to kind of look at this blogpost I found yeah.
Called 50 Journal Prompts forThanksgiving.
Okay, it's by Clara Penrose andit's from a site called the Rit
Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
It was posted on October 9th of this year.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Gotcha.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
You know, we talk a lot about gratitude this time of
year.
Great, these prompts, time ofyear.
But these prompts seem likethey're kind of a cool way to
like dig into those feelings andmaybe we'll find some hidden
stuff we didn't think about.
You know.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Yeah, it's interesting you say that,
because there's research thatactually shows that gratitude
can really impact our well-being.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Like it's not just like a nice sentiment, you know.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Right.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
It actually does stuff.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
So how does this blog post say that we can like tap
into that gratitude power?
Speaker 2 (00:46):
Well, right away, the author, Claire Penrose.
She divides all the promptsinto different categories, like
there's reflecting on gratitudejust generally gratitude for
your relationships, gratitudefor personal growth, gratitude
for those simple joys in life,and even like looking ahead with
gratitude, which I find reallyinteresting.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
With gratitude.
Yeah, I don't know if I getthat one.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
So it's like changing how we view the future, you
know, not just thinking aboutwhat we're grateful for in the
past or the present.
Speaker 1 (01:14):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Like one prompt asks us to think about how embracing
uncertainty can bring us peaceand hope.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
So it's like you see the unknown as something that
could be good, you know, achance to grow and experience
new things, not something to beafraid of.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
That's a really cool way to think about it.
Instead of being scared of thefuture.
We're excited to see whathappens.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
Exactly, and I think that's like something we've
talked about before, thatpost-traumatic growth idea.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
Like you, can have positive changes after going
through something hard.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Right.
So those challenges, eventhough they're difficult, they
actually make us stronger and webounce back better.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
And they make us appreciate the good stuff more.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Like you don't know what you got till it's gone
right.
One prompt asks us to thinkabout a recent challenge and how
it taught us to be grateful.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
OK.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Like maybe you lost something you took for granted,
but then you saw how importantit was.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
I can definitely relate to that.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:06):
Last year I got in a pretty bad bike accident.
It took me months to recover.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
I couldn't exercise like I used to.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
It made me realize how much I just assumed I'd
always be healthy.
You know, Right Now Iappreciate even just taking a
walk.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
There you go.
That's a perfect example of howsomething hard can change how
you see things yeah and makesyou appreciate stuff more that
you might not have before okay,so that's challenges and growth?
Speaker 1 (02:31):
yeah, but what about, like, gratitude for
relationships?
Speaker 2 (02:35):
okay.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
Thanksgiving is usually when we're with family
and friends, but sometimes thoserelations could be kind of
complicated absolutely right.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
And these prompts, they get that example.
One prompt asks us to thinkabout someone who's been a
silent supporter in our lives,you know.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:51):
They're always there for us, maybe in little ways,
but they're super important.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
You know that one really makes me think of my
neighbor, mrs Garcia.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
She's always checking on me, brings me cookies when
I'm stressed, waters my plantswhen I'm out of town.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
She's like a guardian angel, always looking out for
me.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
It's lovely how you describe her.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
And that's what that prompt's all about to appreciate
those people in our lives whowe don't always thank Right
Sometimes it's not about bigthings, but that constant, quiet
support that keeps us going.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
And like thanking them for that.
Support can make thoserelationships even stronger.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
It lets them know we see what they do for us and we
care.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Which means a lot to both people.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
And you know talking about meaningful connections.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
Another prompt wants us to think about a conversation
we had this year that reallystuck with us.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:41):
It could be a deep talk with a friend or family,
yeah, or even just a quick chatwith a stranger that gave you a
new way of looking at things.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Oh, I love that.
Yeah, I remember this greatconversation I had with the
barista at my favorite coffeeshop a few months ago.
We were talking about books andshe told me about one I ended
up loving.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
It totally changed how I thought about something
I'd been having trouble with.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
It's amazing how a simple conversation can do that.
Yeah, it really is those littlemoments of connection can have
a big impact on us, even if wedon't realize it.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
And that's what I like about these prompts they
make us pay attention to thoselittle bits of gratitude in our
lives.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
So we've talked about challenges, relationships,
meaningful conversations.
Speaker 2 (04:23):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
But what about that whole personal growth thing?
Right that always seems kind ofscary to me.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
I get it.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
But the pumps in this category are actually pretty
easy to understand.
Okay, one I find helpful isabout how we celebrate our
achievements, both big and small.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
Hmm, see, that's where I get stuck.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:42):
I'm always thinking about the next goal.
You know, the next thing I gotto do.
I rarely stop and think aboutwhat I've already done.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
It's like I'm on a treadmill, always going and
never looking around.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
Yeah, it sounds like you're describing that classic
trap of always wanting more, yes, never being happy with what
you have right now.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
That's exactly it.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
So how do I get off this treadmill and start
celebrating my wins?
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
Even the small ones.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Well, I think that's where these journal prompts can
help.
Okay, they're all about makinga space to think and celebrate,
you know?
Like, instead of rushing to thenext thing after you finish a
project, what if you took a fewminutes to write down what
you're proud of?
Speaker 1 (05:18):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Maybe even make a list of things you learned while
you were working on it.
It's about recognizing yourhard work and how far you've
come, no matter how small.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
I like that.
It's like a little victorydance in my journal.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Exactly, and those little celebrations can actually
help you stay motivated andfeel good about yourself.
When we recognize our wins, wereinforce good habits and make
it easier to keep going.
It's like we're tellingourselves hey, I did that, I'm
capable, I'm making progress.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
And that can be really powerful, especially when
you're feeling stuck.
It reminds you of how strongyou are.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Speaking of resilience, it makes me think of
those prompts about beinggrateful for the simple things
in life.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
They encourage us to appreciate those everyday
moments that we often don't evennotice but that bring us peace.
Speaker 1 (06:07):
Like that prompt about a daily ritual that brings
us peace and gratitude.
Yes, exactly, we were talkingabout that earlier, like with my
morning coffee ritual.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Yeah, and that shows how routines can ground us and
make us appreciate the ordinarythings in life.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Those small, predictable moments can become
like anchors of stability andjoy.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
I never thought about it that way, but it makes sense
.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
My morning coffee isn't just about caffeine.
You know, it's a moment for meto be mindful.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Right.
To connect with my senses andappreciate making something
delicious and it's those littlethings that add up to a happier
life.
Yeah, there's another promptthat asks us to think about a
sensory experience we'regrateful for.
Okay, maybe it's the smell offresh bread or the sound of rain
on the roof, or the feeling ofsunshine on your skin oh, I have
one.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
I love the feeling of cool sheets when I get into bed
at night.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
Oh nice.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
It's so simple, yeah, and it makes me feel so relaxed
and grateful.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
It's amazing how those little things can bring us
so much joy, right?
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
And that's what's so cool about these prompts they
help us slow down, pay attentionand really enjoy those moments.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
It's like we're teaching our brains to look for
the good stuff, even when thingsare crazy or stressful.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
Exactly, and changing your perspective like that can
really change how you experiencethe world.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
Remember those prompts about looking ahead with
gratitude.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Oh yeah, the pre-gratitude thing.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
I'm still trying to figure that one out.
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Well, think about it like this what if, instead of
being afraid of the unknown, wewere curious about it?
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
And appreciated the potential for growth.
Uh-huh.
What if we were grateful forthe challenges we might face,
because we know they'll make usstronger?
Speaker 1 (07:46):
It's like saying thank you to the universe ahead
of time for the lessons we'regoing to learn.
Yeah, I never thought of itlike that.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
It's a powerful way to change how you think about
things and it can really changehow you deal with life's ups and
downs.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
For example, imagine you're starting a new job.
Yeah, it's exciting, but alsokind of scary, right, right,
instead of being afraid, what ifyou took a minute to be
grateful for the chance to learnnew things, meet new people and
grow?
Speaker 1 (08:13):
It's like we're focusing on what could go right
instead of what could go wrong.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Exactly, and even if things do get tough, we're
already thinking about gratitude, so we're more likely to see
those challenges asopportunities.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Instead of like failures or setbacks.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Exactly.
It's about being open andoptimistic about the future,
knowing that even when thingsare uncertain, there's always
something to be grateful for.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
This pre-gratitude thing is really interesting.
It's like we're changing ourbrains to expect good things,
even when we don't know what'scoming.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
And that's the beauty of gratitude.
You know, it's not just afeeling, it's a choice we can
make every day, and the more wechoose gratitude, the more we
create a mindset of abundanceand appreciation.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:59):
And that makes life more fulfilling and meaningful.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
So, as we wrap up our look at these Thanksgiving
journal prompts, yeah, what aresome of the main things you want
our listeners to remember?
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Well, I think, for me , the big thing is that
gratitude isn't just forThanksgiving, you know.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
It's something we can do all the time to make our
lives better.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
Right, I completely agree, and these 50 prompts give
us a really great way to bringgratitude into our everyday
lives, not just for the holidays, exactly, and what I like about
them is that they make youthink deeper.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
Yeah, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
It's not just about making a list of things we're
thankful for.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
It's about really exploring why we appreciate
those things Absolutely.
We talked about appreciatingthose quiet supporters in our
lives, celebrating even thelittle wins, finding joy in
those everyday senses and evenbeing grateful for challenges
that might come up.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
Yeah, it's like we're changing how we define
gratitude and seeing iteverywhere.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
It really is.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
It's like a treasure hunt for gratitude.
Yeah, you know, I love thatFinding those little gems where
you least expect them.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
And the best part is, the more you do it, the easier
it gets.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
You start to notice those little things all the time
.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
So for someone listening who's thinking, okay,
I want to try this gratitudething, uh-huh, but I don't know
where to start.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
Yeah, what advice would you give them?
I'd say start small, don't tryto do all 50 prompts at once.
Right, pick one or two.
That speak to you and justspend a few minutes thinking
about them, maybe write about itin a journal or just sit
quietly and think about theprompt.
The important thing is to makeit a habit, even if it's just
(10:30):
for a few minutes each day.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
That's really good advice, and it's not about being
perfect or having the longestgratitude list or anything like
that.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:38):
It's about wanting to change your perspective and see
the good things in your life.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
Exactly, and Thanksgiving is a perfect time
to start doing this.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Whether you're spending time with family and
friends or just having a quietday to yourself, these prompts
can help you connect with thereal meaning of the holiday
Right, which is all about beingthankful with the real meaning
of the holiday Right, which isall about being thankful.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
It's about appreciating everything we have
the people who make our livesbetter and the chances we have
to grow every day.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
And remembering that, even when things are tough or
uncertain, there's alwayssomething to be grateful for.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
So, as we finish up this deep dive into gratitude, I
hope our listeners will pick afew prompts and try them out.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Yes.
You might be surprised at whatyou discover and remember.
Gratitude is a gift you giveyourself and everyone around you
.
That's true.
It can change relationships,inspire kindness and make the
world a better place.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
Thanks for joining us on this exploration and until
next time, keep looking forthose moments of gratitude, keep
your hearts open and keepdiving deep.
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