Manifestation Planner Download the Selfpause Affirmation App Gratitude is powerful and energizing and can help you to shift your focus and attitude in a positive way. People who are grateful are in a positive state of mind and radiate acceptance to others. It is important to express gratitude to others and to yourself because this will help you attract more abundance into your life. One of the best ways to practice gratitude journaling is at the end of the day. This is when you have the most information to draw from. Take a few moments to sit down and drink a cup of coffee or green tea and review the positive things that happened during the day.