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The Science Behind Gratitude Journaling: How 5 Minutes Daily Can Rewire Your Brain

Person engaged in gratitude journaling at wooden desk with fountain pen, coffee cup, and plant in warm morning light streaming through window.Just five minutes of daily gratitude journaling can physically rewire your brain in eight weeks, according to Nature Scientific Reports research. This simple practice activates the prefrontal cortex and reduces cortisol by 16%, creating lasting changes in how you process emotions. Write three specific things you're grateful for each evening—specificity engages more neural pathways than generic statements. Start rewiring your brain for happiness tonight with this [science-backed gratitude method →]