I have, and I disagree.

Maybe it's because my outlook is generally one of being grateful, so I may have already received the benefits without this exercise.

In any case, I'd be wary of any claims like this unless someone tries it for at least 6 months. I expect initially one will get benefits but after N months it fizzles away.

I'm going to give it a go with the old pencil / paper. Hopefully, if it works and then fizzles away, it'll fizzle because i've gained the benefit. Six months tho - might be tough.

I've tried it a few times when I've been in periods of relative depression, either with the paper 5 minute journal or with the app of the same name. The habit lasts for a week and then fades away as I start to get engaged in life gain. Maybe that would have happened without the journaling, but it's such a low cost exercise and it feels like it makes a difference.

Yes, it does feel that way for me too. Thanks for sharing!

Good luck and thanks for sharing!

Maybe it depends on a lot of factors. Thanks for sharing!