Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit
by gkilmain on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @01:11PM
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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.
Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit
by krrrh on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @01:19PM
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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.
Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit
by crystalcamarao on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @06:04PM
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Yes, it does feel that way for me too. Thanks for sharing!
Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit
by crystalcamarao on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @06:04PM
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Good luck and thanks for sharing!
Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit
by crystalcamarao on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @06:04PM
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Maybe it depends on a lot of factors. Thanks for sharing!
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.