Your Daily Pocket of Sunshine Journal

Here you will find weekly updated Gratitude Journal Prompts for everyday and links to three different mind games to boost your cognition. All you need is 5-15-20 minutes to yourself to practice gratitude, be present with yourself and the world around you, and expand your cognitive skills and brain capacity!

  1. Grab your Pocket of Sunshine Journal, pen or pencil, and scan QR code located in back opening of journal(if you’re already here, you done this step)

  2. Pick one of the Gratitude Journal Prompts - choose a different one everyday, one for each day of the week no repeats!

  3. Find a place to be mindful when writing and answering your prompt - follow wit 5 minute meditation to integrate and embody your appreciations and gratitude

  4. Pick one game to play to shift your brains gears and build your cognition

  5. Done! Give thanks to yourself for showing up even in this small and powerful way!

Gratitude Prompts:

  1. What is one experience, that happened last month, that brought out your inner child and gratitude?

  2. What is one weird and unique characteristic about yourself that can uplift the communities you are in?

  3. What was your favorite song, theme song for last month, and how did it make you feel?

  4. What is something that inspires you, in your day to day, that you are grateful for?

  5. What are you grateful for, in the way you show up for your wellness, today or yesterday?

  6. What are you grateful for in your ability to regulate your emotions?

  7. What is your favorite type of cheese and why? If you dont like cheese what is your favorite type of hair tie and why?

Answer with “I AM grateful for….and list your answer to your choice of question above - no repeats throughout the week.

Cognitive Games Links:

Brain Trainer(Can be used everyday to see improvement): https://www.mindgames.com/game/Brain+Trainer

Daily Sudoku: https://www.mindgames.com/game/Daily+Sudoku

Daily Mini Sudoku: https://www.mindgames.com/game/Daily+Mini+Sudoku

Daily Word Search: https://www.mindgames.com/game/Daily+Sudoku

Daily Minute Cryptic - 5-15 minutes to solve on its own

Minute cryptic are daily cryptic crosswords that challenge memory, comprehension, sustained attention, problem solving, and creative thinking. These are three part crosswords with hints, please read instructions or search on tiktok for instructions, tips, and tricks on how to solve them quicker and without hints!

Daily Minute Cryptic(Can make an account and use everyday to track improvement): https://www.minutecryptic.com/