Putting on rose-tinted glasses is an idea to put a resilient spin on things. It is about looking at difficult things that have happened and adding a positive twist to them. This idea is about deliberately making sense of something in a positive way. There are always different ways to see the same thing. Seeing the world through a lens of positivity has a good impact on your resilience.
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“Count your blessings”
This used to be just something your Nan said but, think again.
Scientists have shown that listing 5 things you are grateful for improves well-being.
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After only 3 weeks
benefits included:
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Better sleep,
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Feeling more satisfied
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Feeling optimistic,
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Increased pro-social behaviours,
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Higher levels of physical activity.
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Try thinking of 5 things to be thankful for right now.
Maybe try this every night before you go to sleep
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Complete the sentence "Gratitude is...."
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Who are you grateful for?
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What are you grateful for?
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What did you do this week that you enjoyed?
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What do you feel lucky to have that some others do not?
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Food &Water
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Family & Friends
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Health. (the ability to breathe through your nose becomes very important when you have a cold!)
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Tap into your senses:
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What do you love to eat, to watch, to listen to?
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What makes you feel good?
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When did you smile or laugh today?
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Race to list 20 different things that you enjoy.
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Thnx4 is an online, shareable gratitude journal that helps you say "Thnx" for the good stuff in your life.
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How it works:
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Register for a 10-Day Intensive, or 21-Day Gratitude Challenge
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You can do it either individually or as part of a group.
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Receive a friendly, informative ping from Thnx4 daily for 2 weeks, or every other day for 3 weeks.
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They invite you to journal and share your gratitude, and rate your day-to-day feelings.
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Throughout the challenge, your Thnx4 Insights page shows you how you typically use gratitude, and at the end, the overall impact of your Gratitude Challenge.
