November is Gratitude Month
For many decades now, we in the Fellowship have formally carved out from the calendar, the month of November, as a time to express our collective gratitude for our individual sobriety. Interestingly, no one is exactly sure why November was chosen.
Typically a journal is kept (or phone app), each day taking the time to mentally take a break and physically writing or typing your thoughts. The key is to always try to think of something new as your answer; to dig deep into all that you are grateful for.
25 Day Gratitude Challenge
Can you do it?
How do you think it might change you?
- Someone you are thankful for
- Something that makes you smile
- A food you love
- A favorite book
- A favorite movie
- Something unique about yourself
- A favorite animal
- Say "thank you"
- Share positivity
- Volunteer
- Take a thankful pause
- Thank yourself
- Hold the door for a stranger
- Tell someone you love them
- Compliment a stranger
- Cut yourself some slack
- Write down 3 things you like about your job or your free time
- Write down 5 things you like about yourself
- Leave a note of encouragement in a public place
- Smile as often as you can today
- Spend quality time with your loved ones
- Bring a friend a coffee
- Call a friend to catch up with them
- Spend 30 minutes practicing self care
- Let your first thought be positive when you wake up