Thanks for sticking with the 7-Day Self-Reflection Challenge — you’re already almost halfway there!
Today, we’re talking about something simple but seriously powerful: gratitude.
Why Gratitude Matters
Gratitude means taking a moment to notice and appreciate the good things in your life.
Even if life feels messy or stressful, there’s always something to be thankful for — like a cozy bed, a friend who checks in on you, a funny moment that made you laugh, or even just a really good snack.
How Gratitude Helps You Reflect
When you slow down and appreciate the good stuff, it changes the way you see your life.
You start noticing little wins, kind people, and moments that make you feel happy or safe.
Gratitude makes self-reflection even more powerful because it reminds you that even on tough days, there’s still light.
Today’s Challenge
Make a list of 10 things you’re grateful for right now.
Big things, small things — anything that makes your life better or brighter.
Questions to Help You Get Started
- What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “gratitude”?
- What’s a surprise blessing that happened recently?
- What everyday part of your life makes you feel thankful?
Pro Tip: You don’t have to pick huge or “deep” things. Even tiny moments — like a song you love or a pet snuggling with you — totally count. Gratitude is all about the little things that make life sweeter.
Gratitude Quotes
I have two favourites today – number 4 (because it’s the truth!) and the poetic number 10. Are there any quotes that work for you?
- “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” — Aesop
- “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” — Eckhart Tolle
- “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” — Cicero
- “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault
- “Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness.” — Amy Collette
- “Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.” — Rumi
- “The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become.” — Robert Holden
- “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie
- “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” — Melody Beattie
- “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust
Clicking on the links below will take you to each day’s challenge:
Self Reflection Challenge Introduction
Day 1: Brain Dump About Your Life (includes free workbook)
Day 2 What Really Matters to You?
Day 4: What Do You Really Want (and Need)?
Day 6: Imagine Your Dream Life
After the 7 Day Self Reflection Challenge: What Did You Learn About Yourself?
Browse our self-care library or join in the challenges below:
Self-Love Challenge
Mindfulness Challenge
Self-Care Challenge
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