Gratitude has the power to transform our relationships and mental health. So, why not start a gratitude jar to bring your family closer together?
Anyone can start a gratitude jar. You just find a jar, box or container and put it somewhere in the house – ideally where everyone will regularly see it.
“Some good locations for your gratitude jar include the hallway or kitchen table.”
Every week, each family member should write something they are grateful for on a piece of paper. The paper is then dropped into the jar.
This could be for something big, like a family day out to Legoland or the aquarium. Or, it could be something as small as a sunny walk.
How to keep it going
The problem with many nice ideas is that they fizzle out. So, to make your gratitude jar a habit that people enjoy, consider setting aside a regular time each week.
This might be a Sunday evening, or after dinner on a weeknight. This gives you space to read the notes together and reminisce, enjoying meaningful conversations and smiles.
A gratitude jar is a great tool for building family connections and sparking memories about the good things in life. This is especially important for children as they get older, when life can get more busy, challenging or confusing.
One fun idea is to decorate the jar together with stickers, paint or ribbon. You could even give the jar a name!
Why not give it a try this week? You might be surprised at how something so small can make such a big difference.
