Nursing

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Always thought about journaling, but don’t know where to start? Find guides to gratitude journaling and narrative expressive writing here.

Daily Gratitude Journal

Keeping a gratitude journal encourages us to pay attention to the pleasurable things in life we might take for granted. Writing about the good things in our lives helps us become more attuned to everyday joys, and can shift the emotional tone of our life. This is one of many freely available gratitude journal templates to help you begin intentionally reflecting on the good in your life. 
Gratitude Practice for Nurses 

This campaign draws on decades of research showing that practicing gratitude is good for our bodies, our minds, and our relationships—and is a valuable tool to combat the stresses faced by nurses and other health professionals. 

1. Free Gratitude Practices Toolkit (PDF): Research-based activities to help nurses deepen their understanding and practice of gratitude. 
2. Gratitude Practice for Nurses Survey: You will receive an optional brief survey (and be entered to win $100 gift card!) 
3. Download Implementation Guide (PDF): A guide to get the most out of the Toolkit
4. Take the Gratitude Challenge: Sharable gratitude journal community
Narrative Expressive Writing Program Narrative Expressive Writing (NEW) can help build resilience, improve mindfulness, and reduce psychological distress. This program will provide a series of five weekly journal prompts for you to reflect and consider your experiences and perceptions. Responses are anonymous and reviewed and responded to by trained professionals via email.