Gratitude Compounds with Repetition

I first discovered this for myself when I received a gratitude journal one Christmas. It was beautiful — filled with inspiring quotes and space to write what I was thankful for each day. I loved the idea and made a few entries here and there, but nothing consistent. It was a nice thought, but I didn’t feel any real shift at the time. It was a New Years Resolution that I loosely stuck to.

Then, the following summer, we tragically lost our pet kitten. I began writing in that same gratitude journal every night before bed. What started as a distraction became a part of my evening routine.

After a few weeks, I noticed a huge difference. I began looking forward to writing in it. On nights I forgot, something felt missing. Before long, I found myself struggling to fit all the things I was thankful for into the small space provided for each day. My mindset had changed completely.

Practicing gratitude daily trains your brain to focus on what’s right rather than what’s wrong — and when you do, more good things seem to flow your way. Whether you believe in the Law of Attraction or simply the power of a positive mindset, it’s undeniable that gratitude shifts your perspective and opens the door to more good things in your life.

An uncle of mine once told me, “Anxiety and gratitude cannot live in the same house.” Those words have stayed with me. When you make gratitude part of your routine — whether you write it down, consciously think about it, or say it out loud to others — you’re building strength, resilience, and peace in your busy mind.

So, start small. Write down three things you’re grateful for each day, at a time that suits you.
It might just be the best workout your brain ever gets. 💫