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Gratitude Garden

This app will help you be happier! It pushes you to think about what has gone right in your day, which has been shown to increase happiness. Every time you note down what good things have happened (and there is always something), you receive points you can use to build up a garden and also a Gratitude Card with suggestions for further things you could do to increase your gratitude and happiness.
Research shows that one of the most effective ways that people can become happier is to note down the good things that happen every day. This shifts our focus onto what has gone right, rather than leaving us to ruminate about problems.

There is a huge amount of research indicating that the act of recalling and writing down what has gone well each day is one of the best way to increase your happiness. One study found that gratitude journaling for ten weeks increased happiness by 25% over the people who didn't keep a gratitude journal. Gratitude is also linked to high self-esteem, kindness, good health, energy and generosity.

The Gratitude Garden was designed by Izzy McRae, a coach and happiness teacher. You can find out more information about her and her courses at www.izzymcrae.com. Neville Sattentau produced the beautiful artwork. His website is www.nevart.co.uk.

Category : Lifestyle

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Reviews (25)

Amb. R. Mar 30, 2019     

This is a nice app, but I would prefer reminders to record my gratitude instead of being told what I previously wrote months ago. Also, when I fill in my calendar retroactively, I don't get any points. Overall, I find the illustrations beautiful, but I can't see what I have added because it blends into the background.

DJ. K. Dec 1, 2019     

Amazing app, lovely artwork - & worked quickly, simply & efficiently until the recent update. Unnecessary changes 2 layout etc while minor are irritating & time would have been better spent on the calendar. Ages 2 load, endless waiting, doesn't load competely at first - have to wait until the little pictures appear above the posts - & then it blacks out and half crashes (ie app doesn't close just becomes inoperable) when you try to edit or access another entry. No default calendar option.

Isa. F. Sep 23, 2018     

Love this app I keep downloading it on every new phone I get (have had bad luck with phones so this is my third one this year!) It's simple and easy to use and three grateful things a day is just perfect as on the days you struggle to find something to be grateful about it focuses you onto the smaller things in life. I love restarting the garden as it reminds me of impermanence. One change I would suggest is that the cards need to change or be updated more regularly as I can only write one poem about cheese! ;)

Lau. C. Oct 19, 2018     

I like this app. It's good to pause and focus on gratitude. Also, the suggestion cards are nice. The "garden" aspect isn't much though. The additions you make don't stand out, and are lost in the background. It's a cool idea, but not that attractive, and I probably won't bother with that anymore.

Haz. M. Jan 2, 2021     

The garden itself is not what I expected as far as artwork style goes. But I absolutely LOVE the concept, the journal log, the pick a card and the reward system. This is my favorite gratitude app so far, that I actually WANT to do each day. My only complaint is that I am not able to move the items in my garden to place them where I want to. How do I do that?

J. G. May 9, 2019     

Love the artwork and adding to my garden, however, there is no way to back up the app since Google Drive never connects after selecting my account. Might reconsider this app if that was fixed or syncing with Dropbox was added as another backup choice.

Qui. B. Oct 12, 2020     

EDIT 10/11/20 developer fixed the app! I need to try it for awhile before that 5 star and still wanted to thank her for the speed, personal attention, and thoughtfulness of her messages. Huzzah 10/6/20 I'm looking forward to a fix and reinstall! ORIGINAL REVIEW GG has been wonderful for years; it stopped saving and stopped being uploaded about 2 months ago. Too bad! I loved the garden, affirmation cards, and simplicity. It used to be so positive; now I'm just seeing lost gratitudes (the irony!)

Bri. J. B. Oct 14, 2018     

PLEASE another garden! I felt so sad when I finished my garden and the option it gave me was to reset the garden. Filling the garden with beautiful creatures and completion were something to look forward to, but it wouldn't be the same to do it again in exactly the same garden. It only lasts a month if you do it every day. What if there was one for each month? That would be so nice.

Sar. T. Nov 4, 2021     

I really enjoy the app however it gets to this place where you can't add anything else to your garden. It doesn't offer to level you up to a New Garden which I think ruins some of the magic of the app For Me. Maybe the developers could work on that. Update: I did see that you mentioned to another user that you have added more gardens however there is no way to access that that I can see, maybe you could enlighten me?

Cha. W. Oct 14, 2018     

I found it useful, but the garden is extremely cluttered so it is very difficult to see what you are adding to it. Also, more gardens should be added to avoid boredom.

Sar. T. Jun 14, 2019     

Best App EVER!!! Changed my life 😊 I recommend it to everyone! it has become my journal (since I've never been able to keep one) It reminds you of past gratitudes, changes the course of my day. AND who doesn't like to win points and animals πŸ˜€πŸ™‚

Cou. C. Apr 5, 2019     

I love it! I love the simplicity and the cute garden. It's frustrating that I have it set up to get daily notifications and I don't get any.

Sij. M. Aug 9, 2020     

It's a great app because I am a very short tempered person and generally people don't like to connect with me. But, this app has definitely taught me to think about the good things that happen in life and to stay positive. Thank you so much...

Sha. M. Jan 28, 2020     

Well as soon as I spent 3.00 on a new garden, the app started acting up, so im really disappointed. I was really excited about this app and cant believe i spent money for a garden that i cant even see! If it gets repaired i would probably rate a 5.

Bet. P. Jan 18, 2019     

i looked forward to listing my three things each night! i was sad when the garden was finished and there wasn't an option for another one! please add a different garden!

Pri. C. Jan 26, 2020     

Very glad I found this. It makes it fun to journal and create positive energy.

Mah. P. Sep 15, 2019     

I really enjoy this app. The artwork is amazing and I love how it reminds me of the good things that happened to me <3

Iri. I. May 8, 2019     

I liked the concept of rewards that enabled you to create a beautiful garden :)

Les. D. Jan 22, 2020     

This looked as though it was going to be good pressed start and it took me back to play store never got to see app disappointed

hei. s. Jan 13, 2020     

Love the artwork and spinning for quotes. The quotes are all amazing and inspiring; from Rumi to Walt Disney

Coo. R. Jan 25, 2019     

One of the best downloads in years. Wow. Great impact

Ann. D. Oct 29, 2019     

I like the artistic garden that you add to and the meaningful uplifting thoughtful quotes.

Lar. W. Dec 1, 2019     

Love it one of my fave gratitude apps, love the garden addition to the gratitude writing and inspirational quotes ! Use it everyday β€οΈπŸŒΊπŸ’—

Bea. H. Jul 7, 2021     

It really does help you reflect and look into your days ahead β™‘

Bet. D. Oct 8, 2018     

Nice. Should be expanded into a much bigger garden