5 Minutes to Cultivate Gratitude and Intention
In a world that’s saturated with media and difficult news stories, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from what truly matters. That’s where The Five Minute Journal comes in—a simple yet powerful tool designed to help you cultivate gratitude, focus, and a more positive mindset in just a few minutes each day.
This guided journal is based on principles from positive psychology and is structured to take only five minutes of your morning and evening. Each day begins with prompts like “I am grateful for…” and “What would make today great?”—encouraging you to start your day with intention and appreciation. At night, you’re prompted to reflect on what went well and how you could improve, helping you process your day and build self-awareness.
What makes this journal so effective is its simplicity. It doesn’t require lengthy writing or deep philosophical musings—just a moment to pause, reflect and write a few lines. And yet, over time, the habit of pausing to notice the good can shift your mindset in profound ways. Research shows that regular gratitude practice can improve mood, reduce stress, and even support better sleep.
Five minutes a day is a great start to feeling a little more grounded—and a lot more grateful.