Gratitude Practices

Try taking a photo a day for two weeks of something or someone you are grateful for. You can share these photos on Instagram, with friends and familty, or just keep them as your own personal collection to savour.

The Three Blessings practice, or 'What Went Well' involves writing down three things that have gone well at the end of each day. Try this for a month and see how it helps build your gratitude muscle.

Write a letter to someone who has influenced your life in a positive way. This could be a friend, a family member, a teacher, a mentor or a coach. Reflect on your memories of how they have influenced your life and what strengths and qualities you can identify in them. If you can, read your letter aloud to the person who has influenced you. You can also email, or send the letter in the mail. Imagine how it would feel to receive a letter like that?

Gratitude Walls are a fabulous group activity to boost mood and connection. During this time of physical distancing, why not try a Virtual Gratitude Wall using Padlet? Everyone in the House can get involved, whether on campus or learning remotely by posting a daily message or photo about someone or something they are grateful for.