You might consider making gratitude journaling a daily practice beyond this challenge. Research has shown remarkable benefits from consistent gratitude practice:

• Improved mental health: Studies found that gratitude practitioners reported higher levels of optimism and fewer physical complaints.
  
• Better sleep quality: Research from the University of California, San Diego showed that gratitude practitioners fell asleep faster, stayed asleep longer, and reported feeling more refreshed upon waking.
  
• Increased resilience: Studies demonstrated that gratitude was a major contributor to resilience following traumatic events.
  
• Enhanced self-esteem: Research published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that gratitude increased athletes’ self-esteem, which is an essential component of optimal performance.
  
• Rewired neural pathways: Neuroscience research shows that consistent gratitude practice can actually rewire your brain to be more sensitive to experiencing gratitude, creating a positive feedback loop.

If you choose to develop a daily gratitude practice, consistency is key. Even just 5 minutes each morning or evening can create significant positive changes in your relationship with yourself and your overall wellbeing.