Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everyday Gratitude?

Everyday Gratitude is a program dedicated to encouraging thankfulness and cultivate gratitude in everyone. Each day, we encourage you to think back on your day and find three people who made it better. Take the time to write down who you're thankful for and why– it won't take more than five minutes each day. By concluding each day with three gratitudes, we can better appreciate our world and the people who give it meaning.

How do I get started with Everyday Gratitude?

The instructions for signing up for Everyday Gratitude are on the homepage. If needed, the instructions have been reproduced below. The Everyday Gratitude website gives you a place to express your appreciation and share it with others. Get involved with three easy steps:


 * 1. Start a Gratitude Page. Click here to start a new gratitude page, and title it with your name.


 * 2. Add Three Gratitudes for Today. Include today's date in bold, and number your three gratitudes. For each one, address it to the person to whom you're giving thanks, and explain why. You can be grateful for anyone, and for anything– no matter how big or small. An example is provided below.
 * December 28, 2013
 * 1. To my sister– for helping me cook lunch today.
 * 2. To Megan– for making me laugh in our conversation this afternoon.
 * 3. To Arthur– for reminding me to water the plants.
 * 3. Add Your Name to the People Page. Click here to edit the People page on Everyday Gratitudes. Add your name to the list, and click the "Hyperlink" button (the button that looks like three linked circles, located at the top next to bold and italics) to create a link from the main page to your gratitude page.


 * After you've completed the above three steps, you're done! Remember to come back to your page each day to express your appreciation for the people who brightened your day.



Do I need to thank different people each day?

You're allowed to repeat people as often as you'd like (for those people who do so much for our lives). However, we do encourage you to be grateful for a variety of different people. Look for the small acts of kindness that people do for one another every day.

What happens if I forget a day?

If you forget a day, don't worry! You can always go back and fill in people who you're grateful for if you remember. If not, just start up again and try to keep going. Make it a part of your daily routine to reflect on your day and express appreciation.