On Glimmers & Gratitude
We hear a lot about gratitude this time of year. Rather than revisit that usual conversation, I wanted to explore how we can think about gratitude a little differently.
One lesser-known concept is called glimmers. I like to think of glimmers as the little sibling to gratitude. They are the small moments of good that happen in your day-to-day life.
I like the idea of thinking of glimmers as the moment and gratitude as the expression. We first notice the good, and then we express gratitude. This is the flow we can start to follow.
Gratitude is about seeing the good and recognizing it, then sharing thanks, whether internally (through a journal or mental note) or externally (by saying “thank you” or “I appreciate you”). It’s about picking up on positivity and recalling the things that bring joy to our lives.
This month, I hope you find at least one glimmer of good every day — and then express gratitude!
Be well,
Annette
Founder, Season Journals
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Journal Prompts
Write the first three “glimmers of good” that come to mind that you’ve experienced today or this week.
Sometimes we frame the things we’re grateful for as things we may take for granted. What’s a small, everyday thing you’re grateful for?
Research suggests that expressing gratitude to others can have meaningful benefits for our mental health. Who can you verbally share your gratitude with today? Why are you grateful for them?
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Affirmations
Glimmers are abundant in my life.
I am grateful for the person I am today.
I share gratitude with those I care about.
I try to see the good, even in the hard.
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Action Items
Gratitude journaling might be something you’ve tried before or something that’s already part of your daily routine. This is a good time of year to reflect on the moments of good you’ve noticed and take a few minutes to write them down.
One benefit of guided gratitude journaling is that it takes some of the friction out of getting started with a journal practice. Having a prompt or a little structure can help you focus your thoughts and spend less time wondering what to write. Even a few minutes of intentional reflection can help shift your attention toward the positive experiences in your life. This is one of the reasons we designed the Everyday Positive Journal in this way.
Set aside 5–10 minutes to reflect on the good things you’ve noticed. Whether you make this part of your daily routine or simply return to it when you need a reminder, the goal is to build a practice that feels meaningful and sustainable for the season you’re in.
Remember, the goal is to notice the glimmer, then express gratitude.
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Resources & Links
Read a 2026 study on how gratitude can inspire more healthy behaviors, including better sleep, regular physical activity, healthy eating, and effective stress management.
Try something from the November 2026 Happiness Calendar by Greater Good Magazine.
Get inspired by a daily gratitude quote in “Words for a Grateful Day”.
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