COVID-19 Appreciation & Gratitude

Why ripping up my journal helped.  Part 5 of helping others recover emotionally from COVID-19

Sep 06, 2021

Ripping up my journal helped me see the good things in my life. As I threw away the blank pages from a draft journal, I focused on the good that I have noticed over the last 8 weeks. I read about friends, places, people who stepped in to help at church and I felt grateful.


A warmth in my chest replaced my morning stress, and my mind was more focused and positive for the day.


As I have intentionally practised appreciation, I found a peace and joy that has enriched my relationships and improved the quality of my life.


I wrote a journal. As I did the exercises, a warmth in my belly and a lightness in my chest displaced stressful tightness. I learned to recall and relive happy memories from the past; to ask God for happy memories and to share stories to be more open about my life.

As a result, I became happier and helped our family, church and others grow in joy.


Practicing appreciation helps people to recover from the emotional effects of COVID-19 if done the right way and done regularly enough. We wrote a journal to give you the tools to thrive and grow in joy in the most difficult of times.

I finished the revised edition this week and if you could do with a boost, do look. It costs less than a coffee + cake and has fewer calories!


There are a couple of pages from the journal below.

See more here

Appreciation is the second key needs for emotional recovery / good mental health in this COVID-19 crisis. They are to

  • Experience inner peace;
  • Practice appreciation;
  • Experience God.

They are all free, healthy low calorie options. Give them a go.