Gratitude Circle

When he found himself in the midst of a relapse after 26 years of sobriety, Nels had to reevaluate his life. 

What led him astray?

On reflection, he discovered that veering away from his spirituality was at the root of his relapse.

He found his way back using PTKL - Patience, Tolerance, Kindliness and Love.

He has sticky notes all over his house and workplace with the letters PTKL, reminding him what is truly important in life each and every day.

Listen in to hear how PTKL helped him find his way back.

I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.


Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Covid has dramatically altered many of our lives. 

For Dikshant it was a time to build new habits and improve his life.

It was a wake up call, a chance for a fresh start. In the past year, he has learned to appreciate the blessings in his life - even the simple ones, or rather especially the simple. He finds beauty in the oscillation of the trees, the gush of the wind or new bedsheets.

And that habit has helped him maintain a 240+ day streak of consistent journaling.

Listen in to learn how Dikshant cultivated the habit of extracting immense joy from the simple pleasures of life.

Dikshant is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

“What am I going to do with this second chance?”, that's the question Jodi asked herself after she survived a severe stroke 7 years ago. 

Her experience changed the way she lived her life. 

Now, she views each day as a gift. 

Living each day with an abundance of gratitude is the key to a good life, she says.

Listen in to hear how she uses gratitude to make the most out of her second shot at life.

Jodi is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Trapped in a spiral of addiction, Tim joined the 12 step program to find his way back to sobriety - 40 years ago!

Since then he has married, raised 3 kids, earned his GED and Ph. D. Along the way he has built a career in social work.

Gratitude was his way out. 

It helped him find a place to stand on, during the darkest periods. It helped him cultivate resilience. It helped him fight through the challenges of addiction.

Listen in to hear how community and gratitude saved his life.

I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.

Tim is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Everyday Jerri looks into the mirror, at her reflection and offers herself some compassion.

A simple practice, but one that changed her life around. 

No matter where she is or what she is doing, if she sees her reflection, she stares into her eyes and directs compassion.

This is how Jerri learned to treat herself like she would treat a friend. And that made all the difference.

Listen in to hear how Jerri turned her life around with a daily practice of kindness.

I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.

Jerri is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

What can you learn by walking 450 miles across 30 days?

What does life look like when you completely disconnect from the world and simply walk?

Francesc embarked on this journey 2 decades ago and today he shares the lessons he learned along the way. 

In this podcast, we explore topics from habit formation, will power, morning routine and social media. We explore tactics to build a life where you control it rather than IT controlling you.

Listen in to learn how Francesc took back control of his life in this podcast.

Francesc is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

How can we help the people we love when they go through personal struggles? How can we help them come survive it? What can we do?

Maggie shares her experience dealing with a cancer diagnosis and the different ways people helped her navigate through the difficulties in her life.

For Maggie, gratitude is a part of her healing journey. 

Reflecting on the good things that happen in her life and connecting with people in the community is part of her daily routine.

Listen in to hear how Maggie uses gratitude to cultivate a positive outlook in her life.

I am Justin and this is the Gratitude Circle.

Maggie is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

When Damon hit rock-bottom, he turned to gratitude.

Instead of letting his mind spiral out of control, he chose to focus on the positive. On the things that are working in his life.

The more he practiced it, the more happier he became.

And that made all the difference in the world.

He carries his practice with him on the road as he travels all around the country as a truck driver. Along the way he finds new reasons to be grateful and shares it with our wonderful gratitude community in 365 Gratitude app.

Listen in to hear how Damon discovered the morning routine that changed his life forever.

Damon is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Do you ever arrive?

Do you ever actually arrive?

And the answer is, "No. No, you don’t.”

For Davyn, life is a journey without a fixed destination. So he chooses to focus on enjoying the journey even when all his natural instincts push him to focus on the future.

The one thing he wants to avoid in life is to reach the end and find out that he missed out on the journey, on the ups and downs, on the joys, pleasures and happiness of the ride.

Listen in to hear how Davyn uses gratitude to bring his attention into the present. To focus on the people around him. To appreciate the journey.



Davyn is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.

Working as a therapist for trauma patients Melanie has developed a repertoire of tools to catch thoughts before it spirals out of control. 

As an avid mindfulness practitioner, her practice revolves around compassion - even to the inner critic. 

She offers compassion to the inner critic by saying - "I know you are trying to do the best for me"

Listen in to hear how she uses compassion, mindfulness and nature to help herself and her patients.

Melanie is the winner of the Circle of Joy award from 365 Gratitude. This award is given to users of 365 Gratitude app for consistent daily journaling.

Click here to check out the app - https://gratitude.app
Or simply search for "365 Gratitude" in the app store.