![]() "When we genuinely appreciate what we already have, our brains release happiness neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and decrease feelings of loneliness," says Amanda Grant, Chief Wellness Officer at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, where each day concludes with a gratitude circle that's open to all guests and team members. It also helps clarify and enumerate the many things we have to be grateful for-which is uplifting in more ways than one. "Gratitude journaling shifts our attention to the most positive and healing experiences in our lives, and pushes us to stop our tendency to ruminate and fixate on only what's wrong," says psychologist Snehal Kumar, PhD. And in the act of doing so, you're both creating a happy time capsule of positive reflections, and also devoting additional brain power to turning those thoughts into words. In essence, a gratitude journal is just what it sounds like: a place to record whatever it is for which you're grateful. Best budget buy: The One-Minute Gratitude Journal ($7). ![]() Best workbook: The Gratitude Explorer Workbook ($16). ![]() Best for design lovers: Poketo Gratitude Journal ($28).Best for short term: The 90-Day Gratitude Journal ($10).Best for long term: The Happiness Project One-Sentence Journal ($15).Best for in-depth entries: Grateful for Everything Gratitude Journal ($35).Best for a guided gratitude practice: A Life of Gratitude ($15).Best for specific areas of life: The Great Gratitude Journal ($24).Best variety of gratitude prompts: The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal ($7).Best for creative people: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal ($18).Best for kids: Today Is Great: A Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids ($7).Best for forgetful people: Calendar of Good: A Gratitude Calendar ($28).Best for busy people: The Five Minute Journal ($29).Best overall: Promptly Gratitude Journal ($30).She views mental wellness as something we can work towards as individuals and in our organizations, and offers culturally-attentive counseling and consulting services to the New York City area. Snehal Kumar, PhD, Snehal Kumar, PhD, is a New York State licensed Psychologist with a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.She's also an ex-college athlete with degrees in both psychology and sports psychology, a seasoned brand and growth leader across corporate, political, start-up, and non-profit. ![]()
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