Inner Work Assignment Three: The Gratitude Jar

A daily gratitude jar is a simple and powerful way to cultivate positivity, shift your mindset toward abundance, and reflect on the good in your life, even during challenging times. Follow these steps to create and use your gratitude jar:

Step 1: Choose Your Jar

• Find a jar, box, or container to use. It can be plain or decorative—anything that feels special to you.

• Optional: Decorate it with labels, stickers, or quotes that inspire gratitude (e.g., "Grateful for Every Moment").

Step 2: Gather Supplies

• Keep small pieces of paper or sticky notes nearby, along with a pen or marker.

• Store them in a convenient place where you’ll see them daily, like next to your jar.

Step 3: Start Your Gratitude Practice

• Each day, take a few moments to reflect on one thing you’re grateful for.

• Write it down on a piece of paper. It can be big or small—anything that brought joy, comfort, or meaning to your day. Examples:

  • “I’m grateful for a sunny morning.”

  • “I’m grateful for the kind text from a friend.”

  • “I’m grateful for having a moment to myself today.”

• Fold the paper and place it in the jar.

Step 4: Make It a Routine

• Set a specific time each day to write your gratitude note, such as first thing in the morning or before bed.

• Try to add at least one note every day, even on difficult days.

Step 5: Reflect on Your Gratitude

• At the end of each month, or whenever you need a boost, open your jar and read through your gratitude notes.

• Reflect on how much you have to appreciate, even in challenging times.

Step 6: Continue the Practice

• Keep adding to your jar throughout the year and watch it fill with gratitude!

• You can start fresh each year or keep adding to the same jar as an ongoing collection of positivity.