Review: Cultivating Gratitude – A Guided Journal for a Positive Mindset

Cultivating Gratitude: A Guided Journal for a Positive Mindset  by Beth Bunchman

Call me honey because I am on a big roll. I am in the midst of a great string of books that I’ve been sent to review on Self Help Daily. One after the next, they’ve just been exceptional. It makes it kind of tough to review them, actually, because I want to devote enough time to each one. I also worry about them getting lost in the rush of reviews – which is why I take care to “group” reviews of different books within the same time frame.

Today’s book is (I reasoned) a perfectly beautiful one to close out the week with. I resonate with this book – from the colorful cover to the entire attitude and vibe, this book and I are simpatico and, I have a feeling, it’s beautiful author and I would get along famously.

From the Back Cover:

Write, doodle, & brainstorm your way to a positive mindset.

In this journal you will focus on nurturing and nourishing your mindset for greater overall health and happiness.

Within these pages you will find thought-provoking journal prompts, ample space for writing or drawing, and numerous garden-themed doodles for coloring.

You can plant seeds of gratitude, grow your gratitude garden, and watch your life landscape begin to shift in just minutes a day.

Benefits of this gratitude practice may include: improved sleep, stronger immune system, greater optimism, decreased anxiety and depression, higher quality relationships, and a sense of community.

While the title of this colorful, upbeat book is, “Cultivating Gratitude,” I think it could have just as easily been “Cultivating Happiness” – truth be told, there are so many wonderful names it could call itself. However, in the end, the one it goes by is probably the best because that’s where happiness and positivity begin. If you aren’t grateful… truly deep-down grateful… how on earth can you be happy or positive?

Answer: You can’t.

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Cultivating Gratitude: A Guided Journal for a Positive Mindset  by Beth Bunchman

Ironically, I’ve actually been thinking a lot lately about gratitude. Gratitude is a beautiful trait- but it’s a vanishing trait. People seem to think they’re owed this and due that. When you do someone a favor, they act like, “It’s about dang time you served me, servant!” Okay, that may be exaggerating, but you get the idea. People simply aren’t as grateful for what they have or what is done for them these days.

Is it any coincidence that positivity and happiness are also less prevalent these days? I don’t think it’s a coincidence at all.

From the Introduction:

We’ll start out slow and easy – focusing on the positives in life by creating beautiful lists of all the wonderful things about your life and pushing you to find the bright side of some of your struggles.

But this journal will go much deeper than that.

• In Step 1, we’ll cover your personal and professional life, physical and emotional body, spirit, strengths and accomplishments, and the things you do to nourish your true self, as well as your opportunities for growth. (Whether you complete one page per day or per month, you are sure to experience enhanced daily positivity, gratitude, and appreciation!)

• Then, in Step 2, you will use that massive fire of positive energy you have created to go within, address the ego, and re-ignite your intuition. You will work to nourish the body, mind, and spirit as you transition from a body-centric view of “self” to a soul-centered view.

• In Step 3, you will begin to step into your own power to become a source of love and light in the world. You will find confidence in your own unique skills, acknowledge your new attitude of gratitude, and create a ripple of appreciation throughout your community.

This journal is also a coloring & doodle book. Throughout the book you will find loads of white space to write or doodle. You will also find a lovely selection of doodles and drawings included for you to support your creative process.

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Cultivating Gratitude: A Guided Journal for a Positive Mindset  by Beth Bunchman

About the Author: Beth lives in Conifer, Colorado with her wonderful husband of thirteen lucky years, Dr. Matt Bunchman, DMD. Together they have three amazing children, two crazy dogs and a budding homestead complete with beehive, chickens, rabbits, and a small garden. She loves spending time with her family and friends, hiking, gardening, drawing, painting, scrapbooking, writing, and reading.

Why I Love this Journal and, More Importantly, Why You Will Love this Journal!

Have you ever brainstormed? It’s a glorious thing! I do my best thinking and soul-searching when my cat Alexa and I are sitting at the kitchen table – pen and paper in had. I write down my goals, thoughts, “to do”s, and “gotta do”s.  I think of it as getting in touch with myself and centering my world.

Sure, that sounds kind of like hippy speak, but it’s the only way I can think to describe it. I center myself.

A guided journal, such as this beautiful and perfectly done one, is the ideal way to get in touch with yourself and the world around you. It slows down the pace of your life and reminds you of the things that matter. This wonderful guide will enlighten you and entertain you.

By the end of the journal, you will be a more gracious person and, as a result, a happier one.  Find  Cultivating Gratitude: A Guided Journal for a Positive Mindset  by Beth Bunchman on Amazon and take the journey with her.

You’re going to love every step of the way! ~ Joi (“Joy”)