Ending 2024 with Gratitude
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the moments, people, and lessons that have shaped 2024. Gratitude helps us focus on the positives, even in challenging times, and reminds us to cherish growth and connection.
Take a moment to consider:
- Who supported you this year? Acknowledge their impact.
- What personal achievements are you proud of? Celebrate your progress.
- What challenges taught you valuable lessons? Embrace the growth they brought.
Ending the year with gratitude isn’t just about looking back—it’s about fostering a positive mindset for the future. By appreciating the small and big wins alike, you set the tone for a fulfilling and hopeful 2025.
Let gratitude guide your transition into the new year, creating space for joy, reflection, and renewal.
We all know that practicing gratitude can help us better manage stress and increase feelings of happiness and well-being. One of the best ways to enjoy the marvelous benefits of gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal. Whether you decide to write in it at night or first thing in the morning is up to you. Below, you’ll find a list of 20 gratitude journal questions that will help you find inspiration when you need it. Sometimes all you need is a list to trigger your memory and get those ideas flowing.
Benefits of Gratitude
Adopting a grateful attitude can impact almost every aspect of your life in a positive way — your relationships, your mood, your job satisfaction, your health and so on. Incorporating gratitude into your daily routine can significantly enhance your mindfulness practice. Learn more about how mindfulness supports recovery in our Mindfulness in Recovery blog post.
Gratitude can help you put a positive spin on stressful times and turn them into valuable lessons. In positive psychology research, gratitude is consistently linked to greater measures of happiness.
Some of the most incredible benefits of gratitude include that it can:
- Help people create healthy habits
- Boost happiness and peace of mind
- Increase resiliency and empathy
- Enable individuals to achieve financial goals
- Allow for better sleep
- Open the door to more relationships
- Enhance mental strength and self-esteem
20 Thought-Provoking Questions About Gratitude
Now that we’ve talked about the benefits of gratitude, let’s get into some thought-provoking gratitude questions for your daily journal:
- What is one thing that brought you joy this year that you didn’t expect?
- How has a challenging experience from 2024 helped you grow?
- Who made a positive impact on your life this year, and why are you grateful for them?
- What new opportunity are you most thankful for in 2024?
- How have you shown gratitude to someone this year?
- What is a lesson you learned in 2024 that you’ll carry into 2025?
- What simple pleasure, like a sunny day or a good book, are you most grateful for this year?
- Who inspired you to keep moving forward in 2024?
- What is one goal you achieved this year that you are proud of?
- What is something you used to take for granted but now feel thankful for?
- How has your health or well-being improved in 2024?
- What memory from this year brings a smile to your face every time you think of it?
- How have you helped someone else in 2024, and how did that make you feel?
- What new skill, hobby, or habit are you most grateful for starting this year?
- How did the people around you support your personal growth in 2024?
- What was your favorite moment with family or friends this year?
- What small victories are you celebrating as the year comes to an end?
- How has technology or innovation made your life easier in 2024?
- What are you most looking forward to in 2025?
- How can you practice more gratitude in the new year?
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” — John Green
Gratitude in Recovery
Staying grateful and focused on your goals in recovery takes perseverance. Just remember — you don’t have to do it alone. At 7 Summit Pathways, we believe in fostering a sense of gratitude and positivity as part of our holistic approach to recovery. Gratitude exercises are often an integral part of our individual therapy sessions. Discover more about our Individual Therapy services and how they can help you in your recovery journey. Learn more about our mission and values on our About Us page.
We can teach you strategies to focus on what you’re grateful for as you recover from drugs, alcohol or other forms of addiction. For a deeper understanding of the various treatment options available, check out our Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Treatment Options. Our inpatient treatment program incorporates various therapeutic activities, including gratitude exercises, to support holistic recovery. Find out more about our Inpatient Treatment Program.
Contact 7 Summit Pathways or schedule an appointment today to learn more about our individualized and holistic addiction Recovery process.