Welcome
We wanted to send a little something your way to express our sincere thanks for choosing TruMix Advisors! We intentionally crafted this journal for you as gratitude journaling has made such an impact in our lives - we wanted to share that with you.
(If it hasn’t arrived yet, hold tight; it should get there soon.)
We get it. Life is busy. However, we challenge you to take a break and spend some time watching the video below and give gratitude journaling a shot. Who knows, it might just change your life.
Research supports that taking the time to be grateful can change your experience of life for the better. It can literally change the atmosphere in your home or at work. We look forward to hearing about the impact practicing gratitude will have in your life.
The TruMix 7-day Gratitude Challenge
- Take note of how you feel today in general about life – are you tired, anxious, apathetic, comfortable, content?
- For 7 consecutive days, record things you are grateful for.
- At the end of 7 days, take note of how you feel in general about life. Do you notice any changes?
- Email hello@trumixadvisors.com your reflections on the challenge and a special treat will be sent your way!
Need help getting started?
This information was summarized from a fantastic article by a company called MindValley (How to Create A Powerful Gratitude Journal (and Stick With It). It's worth a read if you are interested.
1) Create a ritual – consistency is key for any new habit and creates a call to action for your mind and body. Maybe while drinking that first cup of coffee or at the end of the day or while eating lunch – pause and reflect on things to be grateful for.
2) Express your gratitude – this is very personal and totally up to you. Some people make a list, some people draw images and some people write. There is no wrong way to do this, so don't worry about being perfect.
Especially on a tough day, take out your journal and think of at least one thing that happened which you can be grateful for, pause and reflect; then write about that one, good thing, and why you feel gratitude for it. A few ideas to spark your thoughts:
 A Sweet Memory | Your Family | A Special Song | A Talent |
| Friendships | Your Faith | Financial Wellness | Tasty Food |
| A Good Workout | Your Senses | Travels | Your Work |
3) Quality over quantity – While making a list of things to be grateful for is productive, our minds respond best when we are truly grateful for something that moves us deeply.
4) Bookend your day – Try gratitude journaling before you go to bed. Regularly ending your day on a high note empowers your mind to subconsciously process the feeling of gratitude while you sleep! You can also try re-reading that journal entry in the morning as a ‘bookend’ bonus!
We look forward to partnering with you and mixing your values with our expertise to create something special!
- Grant mentioned the book: The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World's Happiest People)
- Tyler mentioned Dr. Robert Emmons: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life (He is mentioned in this article by Marelisa Fabrega on Possibility Change)
