Keeping a daily gratitude journal is just the start. This is a very simple way to make sure you are keeping a positive mindset, but it doesn't have to be the only way. 

 

A great way to take this to the next level is to start expressing gratitude directly to another human being.

 

This can be done by phone, letter or face-to-face.

 

If there is someone in particular whom you owe a debt of gratitude, express your appreciation in concrete terms. Tell them exactly why you are grateful and how it has impacted your life. The more details you use the more impactful this can be. 

 

You can even write gratitude letters to people who you don't know personally but have still impacted your life. 

This can give you an even bigger boost than just writing a daily journal. 

 

Think about a time when you told someone to their face how grateful you were for them? Picture their face lighting up with joy. We all like to feel appreciated and this is the perfect way to boost both yours and their level of happiness. 

 

Now go take your gratitude to the next level by delivering it directly to someone else!

 

Smile!  Life is good!