Gratitude is a Perspective

It’s the beginning of the second quarter of 2026. Time flies when you’re having fun (or having an existential crisis). Even though my new year is just about to start - I have moved my new year to April for the last couple years (see this post for an explanation)…I like to take Q1 to really reflect on the previous year and begin crafting my game plan for the upcoming year - see Building Systems for All Seasons.

One of the things I mentioned was my Wins of the Week practice which, according to my journals I have been doing for over two years. Look at consistency! My “Wins of the Week” has now evolved into my “Roses, Thorns and Buds” of the week because it isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. This weekly practice is an important part of caring for my mental health as it forces me to reframe and really think through the week that passed and constantly reminded me that there was always something to smile about and for this we are forever grateful.

As someone that experiences depression and is often anxious and overextended, writing my wins or giving myself roses has been a way for me to cut through the dark clouds that sometimes block my view and colour my perspective

By also highlighting the thorns I am able to create balance in my perspective and provide a space to express that..hey…sometimes things just suck and the buds give me something to look forward to. I am sure this journalling practice will expand and evolve as I do but for right now it’s keeping me grounded in a way I desperately need.

What are some prompts that you use to guide your journalling?

Love and Light,

UltraRush