Establishing the Habit of Gratitude and Self-Love in Your Writing

Establishing the Habit of Gratitude and Self-Love in Your Writing

Jaime McKeever

Some days, I don’t feel like writing. And you know what? That’s okay. It’s completely human to have those moments when motivation feels like it’s hiding under the couch. But here’s the thing: when you’re building a practice—especially one that nurtures your heart and soul—showing up consistently is where the magic happens. Even when it feels hard, just showing up is a win.

Life is always humming with background noise. There’s always something unfolding, often more significant than what we can immediately see. And that’s comforting in a way. Knowing that even when you’re not feeling it, there’s a rhythm, a flow, a bigger picture carrying you along.

One thing I’ve found to be a grounding practice is closing every journal entry with gratitude. It doesn’t have to be complicated or overly poetic—just a simple thank-you. It’s like a little love letter to the universe, yourself, whoever or whatever you feel like giving a nod to. For example:

  • Thank you for another day here.
  • Thank you for listening to me.
  • Thank you for sending that friend my way.
  • Thank you for the guidance, the journey, my growth, my ability to discover, and all the endless possibilities in front of me.

Your gratitude can go anywhere. Thank your journal, God, Goddess, the universe, aliens, your dog—whoever you want to give it to. The point is, just let it flow. Keep it playful; keep it authentic and yours.

What’s beautiful about journaling is that it’s free mental health. It lets you bypass the critical mind that often judges and nitpicks. The pages? They don’t judge. They hold space for you, as you are.

The heart of this blog is about self-love and self-care. It’s about building habits that nurture you. It’s about gratitude for yourself, the messy beauty of life, and the vast, unknowable universe (or God or whoever’s running the show). It’s about showing up for yourself, even when it’s hard. Because you deserve that kind of care, that kind of love.

(Edited with ChatGPT)
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