3 Week Grit Gratitude Challenge
I challenge you to commit to a Gratitude Journal. Why? Because the research says it’s good for you!
Scientific Research Supporting Gratitude Journal
| Institution / Source | Key Findings |
|---|---|
| Yale University | Increased alertness, enthusiasm, determination, attentiveness, and energy. |
| Stanford University | Gratitude journaling reduced student stress levels by 27%. |
| Harvard University | Improved physical health and stronger relationships. |
| UC Berkeley | Led to better sleep and fewer physical illnesses. |
| Columbia University | Boosted immune system and reduced anxiety and depression. |
| University of Miami | Increased optimism and life satisfaction with weekly gratitude journaling. |
| University of Pennsylvania | Gratitude letters caused sustained boosts in happiness for up to one month. |
| Journal of Psychosomatic Research | Linked gratitude with lower blood pressure and better heart health. |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Gratitude activates dopamine and serotonin regions in the brain. |
| American Psychological Association (APA) | Supports resilience, emotional regulation, and mental well-being. |
Use a notebook to write the things you are grateful for each day.
Some of the things will be big and some will be small. This will help you focus on the good things that are happening in your life, even if it is something as simple as seeing a rainbow that day or spending time walking and talking with a friend.
The expression of your gratitude in a journal makes these emotions and experiences more tangible. You are helping yourself focus on the goodness in your life and in effect you’re happier. Who doesn’t want to be happier?
Challenge- It doesn’t need to be a long-winded journal. You can simply start by using a notebook and jotting down 3 to 5 things at the end of each day that you are grateful for on that day.
I challenge you to 3 weeks! From there, I challenge you to challenge yourself to continue!
COMMIT to GRIT
Committing to Grit is committing to your success. Working hard on something day after day, month after month, or year after year until you've reached your goal.