Every Thursday in November, we will be posting a Thankful Thursday journal prompt. We encourage you to take a moment to reflect on each prompt, either by writing in your journal, discussing with a friend or family member, or even just taking some time to meditate on the topic. Our goal is to encourage an attitude of gratitude, positive thinking, and cognitive reframing.
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Together, we will have a wonderful month of reflection and thankfulness.
Journaling
Keeping a journal is an intentional approach to understanding your feelings. Just as you might have taken written notes during class in school to help you learn something, writing our your feelings in a journal can help you know yourself better. It is a way of keep order in your mind and can be extremely therapeutic.
Think of journaling as a quiet-time, relaxation time, and a time to unwind. Write in a place that is soothing to you, where you feel safe to open up.
For inspiration on cultivating an attitude of gratitude, visit our blog from World Gratitude Day.
You can also learn the science behind gratitude and thankfulness in our blog on Practicing Thankfulness.
Getting Help
If you struggle to feel gratitude right now, don’t beat yourself up. There could be a valid reason why you feel this way, like poor mental health. Getting support from a counselor can help you reflect and find your way back to gratitude. We all deserve to feel appreciated and happy within our lives.
Here at Dr. Messina and Associates, our compassionate team of professionals are qualified to help you at our Flower Mound, Texas, and Southlake, Texas, offices. Our Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Counselors specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychological testing, and medication management for a variety of emotional and behavioral health needs. All services are available in-person and online (telehealth). If you or a loved one are seeking help with mental health, we are here to help.
