Use this hope list activity when you want to journal and are in a good place emotionally. Then, when you are having a hard time you can go back and read the lists and remind yourself that better days are ahead. Make a list of . . .
- the ten most beautiful things you have ever seen,
- the things you are most proud of,
- the things that need to happen for your ideal future life to take shape,
- some of your favorite smells,
- your favorite songs,
- all the positive things in your life,
- the people that are positive and support you in your life,
- five quotes that inspire you,
- ten things you like about yourself, and/or
- ten things you can do to comfort yourself when you are feeling down.
