we exist to shift you closer to gratitude through the power of journaling, community and human connection.
Our story
how we started
Hey, itโs Henri. Iโm the Founder of The Good Gratitude :))
The Good Gratitudeยฉ was born out of an idea I had to create a guided journal where people can write down the good things in their world. However, as I continued to build and dream, it became much more than that.
1. i love to journal
When Iโm feeling anxious, I do two things: I journal and I pray.
Iโve loved journaling for years. Itโs been part of my life since I was in primary school.
Over the years Iโve especially found comfort in writing down words of encouragement and affirmations to remind myself that everything will be okay.
2. my desire to share
One day in 2020, I decided that I wanted to share some of these words with others in the form of a gratitude journal.
In this journal, I thought, other people would be able to build a spirit of gratitude that will anchor them, especially when life getโs hard.
Every now and then in our journal, youโll see lil "quotesโ from me, those are some of the words of encouragement I was writing over the years, that I wanted to feature in the journal to share with you.
3. shout out canvaยฉ
To get started, I compiled some of my words into a Canvaยฉ document, and started working away at what I didnโt know then, would be called The Good Gratitudeยฉ Journal.
Back then, I didnโt yet have a name, or even the slightest idea about how to start a business, I just wanted to create a journal where others could write down the good things when life gets difficult, because I knew how much it had helped me over the years.
4. my vision for the journal
As l was creating the journal, I thought a lot about how to create something that would draw out honest answers from you. Expressing gratitude must always be rooted in truth and honestyโ even if the truth makes you feel a little uncomfortable. So each question was designed with honesty and truth in mind.
5. Itโs all backed by research
I also knew I wanted this journal to be backed by careful research. So as I was creating it, I researched into values associated with gratitude that would lead us towards building a grateful spirit. I settled on the 9 pillars you see in your journal. They are contentment, self-love, joy, empathy, truth, recognition, appreciation, hope and patience. Then I developed the definitions of each pillar with guidance from a licensed Psychiatrist.
6. what makes it so good?
What makes this journal so good is that while this journal asks honest and open questions, itโs designed to hold your hand the whole way through. It doesnโt leave you in discomfort, it leads you to the other side of itโ to a place of growth, transformation and a deeper sense of love and contentment.
how its going
In today's fast-paced, capitalist world, gratitude often gets overshadowed. When weโre feeling anxious and overwhelmed, it's so easy to forget to pause, breathe, acknowledge our blessings, and trust that weโre probably doing a lot better than we think we are.
Studies show how an expression of gratitude for the things that we do have can ease depression, anxiety, stress, and even improve our sleep. So, The Good Gratitudeยฉ exists to help you foster a mindset of consistently seeing the good in your life.
To you reading this, I want to say thank you. Thank you for following the journey. Get connected on our socials and sign up to our mailing list, I hope you stick around.
Big love, deep gratitude,
Henri x
Today, The Good Gratitudeยฉ exists as a brand that aims to cultivate more opportunities for connection. Our mission is to โshift us closer to an appreciation for what we have, rather than a fixation on what we lackโ and we do this by championing a message of gratitude through the power of journaling, community building and human connection.
hereโs what we do:
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Get connected and stay tuned for our next event!
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This is a night you seriously should not miss.
Our "Multiply The Good" event is a night dedicated to fostering gratitude, hope, and encouragement within our community. The event features a gratitude panel discussion, performances by local artists, a DJ spinning Afrobeats, R&B and Hip Hop, and of course, great food. -
Weโd love to deliver a workshop to your workplace or High School/youth group!
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On the 1st of each month, we send you a monthly newsletter to encourage your spirit.
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Get connected on our socials, and be encouraged.