Gratitude Jar
Drop glowing gems into your jar for every good thing in your life. Watch it fill up with light. Gratitude Jar practises gratitude practice and is best for low mood, negativity bias.
How to play Gratitude Jar
- 1Think of something good from today, however small.
- 2Write it and drop it into the jar.
- 3Add a few more until the jar starts to glow.
- 4Look back at your jar on a hard day.
Who it helps
- A daily family or classroom ritual
- Low mood or a habit of negative thinking
- Winding down at the end of the day
- Adults wanting a quick positivity reset
- Building a lasting gratitude habit
Why Gratitude Jar works
Gratitude interventions reliably increase positive affect and life satisfaction while reducing depressive symptoms. Research by psychologist Dr. Robert Emmons at UC Davis has found that people who actively count specific things they are grateful for report meaningfully higher wellbeing than comparison groups. Naming three specific good things restructures attentional bias away from threat and toward what is already going well.
Read the full guide on our blog →Frequently Asked Questions
What age is Gratitude Jar for?
Gratitude Jar is designed for ages 5+. Use the age button in the top corner of the game to switch between Little (5-8), Older (9-12) and Teen+ modes, which adjust the tips, text size and voice speed.
What does Gratitude Jar teach?
It practises gratitude practice. It works best for low mood, negativity bias.
Is Gratitude Jar free?
Yes. It runs in any modern web browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no app, download or account needed.
Can it replace therapy or medical care?
No. Mindfulness games are a supportive everyday practice, not a treatment. If a child or adult is struggling with ongoing anxiety, low mood, anger or sleep problems, speak with a doctor, counsellor or other qualified professional.
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