The positivity of appreciating ourselves, others and the world
When we appreciate ourselves, we give ourselves gratitude as well,
we also find a stronger connection within ourselves.
Imagine you’re writing yourself an appreciation letter and you mention
all the great qualities that you possess.
I continuously appreciate the strengths I have,
the qualities and what makes me the person I am.
It gives me joy to know what I’m capable of,
what I am good at and it also helps me have a growth mindset.
When I appreciate myself, I see what I can do already.
But what I see as well is what I can achieve and how I can grow further
as a person and even as a listener here on Cups.
I find that doing this also gives me kindness towards myself and others.
I know that starting to appreciate ourselves can feel like an overwhelming task to do,
but is it worth it?
By writing in a gratitude journal each day,
we are giving ourselves a big opportunity to love ourselves and others.
Just allow yourself to appreciate yourself as you write in your gratitude journal.
😊 I wish you all a wonderful rest of your day 😊
@AnnaSilverberg
Aww such a beautiful post, Anna, thank you for sharing. It makes me feel uber happy to know you practice self-kindness and take out time to appreciate yourself. Gratitude journaling is greaaaatttt. Way to go, youuu!💗
Thank you for your kind words,
I'm grateful for you and I appreciate you!
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@AnnaSilverberg
This is a beautiful, wonderful post you made. I'm sure made everyone happy.
I'm glad you liked it.
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@AnnaSilverberg
This is a very important topic. Thank you for covering it. I think everyday we admire people for their many strengths and the way they do certain things but we rarely verbalise it. These reminders are valuable.
I like the idea of gratitude journaling. This goes beyond just appreciating ourselves. It helps to reflect on what is going right.
@AnnaSilverberg My beautiful twin, what an absolutely phenomenal read this was for me!
"I continuously appreciate the strengths I have, the qualities and what makes me the person I am." These are your words and I love it.... well, because I appreciate your strengths and qualities too! Together, it's what makes you, you, Anna! And if you ask me, you're a real darn beauty! I love so much about you so I can only imagine how you love yourself.
Thank you, I appreciate that you love my words,
it means a lot to me and I truly say the same to you!
You are a real wonderful beauty, I'm glad you exist in this world.
I love the idea that you'll begin a new gratitude journal for next year!
I am going to buy myself a new one as well, different color of course 💛
I love you and I am grateful for you, always!
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@AnnaSilverberg Why am I just now seeing this? I didn't get your tag but seen it because someone replied to your post so it popped up. I love you too and I'm so grateful for you. Did you buy your gratitude journal yet? I have yet to but rereading your thread put the reminder fresh in my brain. ♡
I'm glad that you saw my reply, have you bought a book yet?
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@AnnaSilverberg It's on my to do list. I'll check Amazon out later and see what I like. :)
@AnnaSilverberg this post was really interesting. i had been practicing journaling however, i did not know about gratitude journaling. Thankyou for sharing.
@AnnaSilverberg
wow well writing. The past month I been keeping track what I am grateful for and also do positive affirmations. I am strong believable in showing appreciation to our selfs others and the community as a whole.
i. Wish u the best on cups and you will go far
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@AnnaSilverberg I love this idea. I recently started a gratitude note in my phone and add to it before bed. It really shifts my focus. Writing to myself with kindness is something I’m learning to do, and your post reminded me how powerful that can be.
@AnnaSilverberg
Great post, good luck on your IDG journey! ✨
@AnnaSilverberg
Thanks for sharing ! I just started gratitude journaling today. ☺️
@AnnaSilverberg
Hey there ✨,
Your message radiates so much warmth, encouragement, and gentle wisdom. I felt lighter just reading it. Thank you for reminding us of the power of appreciation, not only toward others but inwardly, where it’s often the hardest to give.
The idea of writing ourselves an appreciation letter is such a beautiful practice. 💌 So many of us pour out kindness to others but forget that we, too, are deserving of that same compassion. Your words about discovering a stronger connection within ourselves through appreciation really hit home.
I also love how you tied this to the IDG framework—particularly the dimension of Relating—because appreciation really is a bridge. It connects us to others through gratitude and trust, and it connects us to ourselves through self-love and reflection.
The idea of a gratitude journal is something I’ll definitely revisit after reading this. Whether it's a physical notebook or a simple note app on my phone, it’s the intention that counts. Writing just one or two things each day that we appreciate about ourselves can create real emotional momentum over time. 🌿
