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Gratitude Journal

Practicing gratitude rewires your brain for positivity. Meedi8's gratitude journal helps you focus on the good in your relationships and life.

Why Practice Gratitude?​

For Mediation​

  • Shift perspective - Focus on positives, not just conflicts
  • Build goodwill - Remember why the relationship matters
  • Reduce resentment - Gratitude counteracts negative spirals
  • Improve outcomes - Grateful people communicate better

For Personal Growth​

  • Boost happiness - Proven to increase life satisfaction
  • Reduce anxiety - Gratitude crowds out worry
  • Better sleep - Reflecting on positives before bed helps
  • Stronger relationships - Appreciating others strengthens bonds

How to Access​

  1. Open the Navigation Panel (tap the menu button)
  2. Select Personal Growth
  3. Tap Gratitude

You can also view past entries from the Wellness tab on your dashboard.

Writing a Gratitude Entry​

Step 1: Read the Prompt​

Meedi8 provides a different prompt each time to inspire your entry:

Example prompts:

  • "What made you smile today?"
  • "What are you grateful for in your relationship?"
  • "What's something your partner did that you appreciated?"
  • "What's a small thing that brought you joy?"
  • "What's something you're looking forward to?"
  • "What challenge helped you grow recently?"
  • "What's a memory that makes you feel grateful?"
  • "Who made a positive impact on your day?"

Step 2: Write Your Response​

Type your gratitude entry. It can be:

  • A single sentence
  • A few bullet points
  • A longer reflection

Examples:

  • "Grateful that my partner made me coffee this morning without being asked"
  • "Thankful for the breakthrough we had in yesterday's mediation"
  • "Appreciating the sunshine and a quiet morning"

Step 3: Save​

Tap Save to record your entry.

Viewing Past Entries​

Your gratitude journal keeps a history of all entries:

  • Scroll through past reflections
  • See which prompt inspired each entry
  • Remember the good moments you might have forgotten

The Science Behind Gratitude​

Research shows regular gratitude practice:

  • Increases dopamine and serotonin (happiness chemicals)
  • Strengthens neural pathways for positive thinking
  • Improves immune function
  • Enhances empathy and reduces aggression

Even one entry per day can create measurable benefits within weeks.

Gratitude in Relationships​

When dealing with conflict, it's easy to focus on what's wrong. The gratitude journal helps you remember:

  • Why you chose this relationship
  • What you appreciate about the other person
  • Positive memories that balance recent difficulties
  • Progress you've made together

This balanced perspective leads to more productive mediations.

Achievements​

Earn badges through consistent gratitude practice:

BadgeRequirementXP Reward
Gratitude StarterWrite your first gratitude entry10 XP
Gratitude ChampionWrite 30 gratitude entries50 XP

Tips for Effective Gratitude Practice​

Be Specific

"Grateful for my partner" is good. "Grateful my partner listened patiently when I was stressed" is better. Specific gratitude is more impactful.

Include Relationships

While you can be grateful for anything, try to include appreciation for people in your life. This strengthens relational bonds.

Daily Practice

Even one sentence per day builds the habit. Consider adding it to your morning or evening routine.

Review Before Mediation

Before a difficult conversation, read through recent gratitude entries about that person. It shifts your mindset.

How Gratitude Affects Your HealthScore​

Gratitude entries contribute to your overall HealthScore:

  • Each entry earns points
  • Regular journaling builds your streak
  • Consistent practice = higher engagement score

Next Steps​