Hi! I like you already. Yes, wonderful you. You are taking the time to learn more about being grateful. I get it. I hope you do too. Check it out…
Starting November 1st, I’m challenging everyone to journal 30 days of gratitude. All you have to do is write down five things you’re grateful for each day of November. You can use an old notebook, my app, keep a photo journal with Instagram; it doesn’t matter! Just be sure to write something each day.
The challenge will last until November 30th and anyone can join at anytime. The goal is to have everyone start on November 1st, but some might not discover this challenge until later. That’s cool. Start when you can.
Of course you don’t have to share your gratitude. But if you choose to, please tag your posts so we can find them.
Instagram: Please tag your photos with #novembergratitude so we can all see them. The list is already growing.
Twitter: Tag your tweets with #novembergratitude
Facebook: I would love it if you stopped by my Facebook page and shared your gratitude for others to see.
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November 1st just happens to be my birthday and what a flippin’ cool way to celebrate! Also, here in America we celebrate Thanksgiving the end of November. My goal is to have people all over the globe start a “gratitude habit” by then. They say it takes three weeks to start new habits, so come the end of November it will be second nature for us. Also, I just absolutely love this time of year. Dressing up for Halloween. Family getting together. The holidays slowly kicking in. There is so very, very much to be grateful.
Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when people become the most depressed. Our focus and priorities are overweighed with consumerism, consumption and all that comes with the holidays. The media paints as the perfect time of year, but I know people who will be struggling just to keep the heat on this year. Celebrating the holidays can be really, really hard.
Gratitude is free and anyone can do it. It has proven to turn attitudes around and has personally helped me through the hardest times in my life. On my birthday, I couldn’t think of a better gift to give others.
Follow me on Twitter and fan my Facebook page for regular updates. I’m going to try to recruit some very cool people to join us on this project and I want you to connect.
Meghan Haskell / October 27th, 2012 10:57
What a great idea. I think I may use my blog as a journal for the month. Do you have any suggested tags to use?
admin / October 27th, 2012 11:51
Great Meghan! I was asking folks to use #novembergratitude.
Naomi / October 27th, 2012 12:22
Carla, I’m your fan! I don’t have an ipod, iphone or ipad to get your apps, (my cellphone runs Android) but I love reading your blog, your positive thinking really gets me inspired. I admire your lifestyle! Wish the very best for you!
And I’m totally in this challenge! I don’t have Thanksgiving holiday in my country, so I think this challenge would fit better in December here. Maybe I’ll extend it from November until the end of the year! =)
Tina Nilson / October 27th, 2012 14:34
Thank YOU!!!
Ian Mayman / October 28th, 2012 19:24
Hi Carla, this is a great idea. One of many things I’ve been meaning to do is start using your Gratitude app which I have, but the link to your app above is a 404 (page not found). I also need to get my website sorted out, so these graphics give me a small extra incentive.
Anyway I am retweeting you on @mayman too so let’s get more of us being thankful. Who needs thanksgiving, we in England show we don’t, perhaps to our cost!
However is an app the right answer? I am wondering if a blog is better, perhaps 100 words a day on Tumblr or Posterous. I am too indecisive!
Riversurfer / October 29th, 2012 14:15
Such a wonderful and brilliant idea! Thank you so much for sharing, and I am so totally in
Melissa D. / October 29th, 2012 17:27
Came over from Beth Kingston’s blog! Will definitely be joining you!
Melissa D. / October 29th, 2012 17:35
Just blogged about it too! I am excited! http://abitofscrappygoodness.blogspot.com/2012/10/join-me.html
Laura G. / October 30th, 2012 6:27
How inspiring!! I’m definitely going to do this! What a great idea! I’m spreading the word. Thanks—I’m definitely a new follower!
admin / October 30th, 2012 15:50
Let the countdown begin! I’m so excited to be doing this will people all over the world. Very cool. Today I’m grateful for electricity!
Elizabeth / October 30th, 2012 21:58
I’m so IN. Thank you.
Rebecca Walker / November 1st, 2012 9:43
What a great idea! I was led to you here by the lovely Ann of Sumptuous Spoonfuls. This will jibe nicely with my intent of late to a more positive-focused life. Plus, my birthday is the 6th–my 50th–so a great way to mark a half-century. (And yes, I frequently get to share my BD with Election Day.) Thanks for the inspiration.
Helmi Switzer / November 1st, 2012 10:14
I am in, what now?
admin / November 1st, 2012 12:04
Helmi – all you have to do is journal 5 things you’re grateful for each day. If you do it electronically (like with my app, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook), tag your entry #novembergratitude if you care to share it with others. You don’t have to, but it is inspiring to see.
The 2nd annual November Gratitude will be far more organized!
joanna / November 1st, 2012 20:28
iam joining in on this:)
mitchell kyd / November 3rd, 2012 21:29
There can never be too many reminders of the power of an attitude of gratitude. I’m in! We just got through our inland version of Hurricane Sandy and my last blog was about this very concept. (Tree-crash photo and story ay http://www.mitchellkyd.com)
Brent Stromme / November 8th, 2012 13:05
Carla -
My wife, @beckystromme, and I have thoroughly enjoyed perusing the photos daily and adding a few, as well. We’re prompted to give thanks each time we open our iPhones, iPads, laptops and more as pictures from every corner of the world reveal a story of impact in the contributor’s life. Thanks for pushing through with your idea, we’re the better for it. Blessings on you and yours this holiday season!
Brent
admin / November 8th, 2012 14:55
Thanks for those wonderful comments Brent. Ending each day by reading other people’s gratitude has been a serious uplifter for me too. I’m so grateful for everyone who has chosen to take part. I absolutely love it ….and see an annual trend coming!
Carla