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Grateful Joy

JoyPositiveModerate

A warm, thankful feeling that broadens one's sense of abundance.

Example:

Reflecting on good fortune and those who support you.

Valence-Arousal Position

Valence:Positive
Arousal:Moderate

Physiological Effects:

See details below

Reflection Tip:

Focus on the helpers and positivity in your life.

De-escalation Tip:

Write down or share what you're thankful for.

Self-Judgment Tip:

Grateful joy highlights your ability to value life's positives. Let it enrich your relationships.

Normalization Tip:

Gratitude enhances well-being by boosting oxytocin and reducing stress hormones.

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Reflection Timeline

11/6/202512/5/2025

Total Reflections

24

Average Intensity

6.8

Date Range

11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025

Intensity Distribution

1-3
4-6
7-9
10

Most Common Triggers

Work stress8 (33.3%)
Social situations6 (25%)
Family interactions5 (20.8%)
Unexpected events3 (12.5%)
Physical discomfort2 (8.3%)

Mood Impact

Improved8 (33%)
Worsened4 (17%)
Neutral12 (50%)

Time Patterns

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Common Body Sensations

Tightness in chest (12)
Increased heart rate (8)
Muscle tension (6)
Shallow breathing (4)

Recurring Thought Patterns

Feeling judged or criticized10 times
Comparing self to others8 times
Ruminating on past events6 times

Coping Strategies Used

Deep breathing
8 timesEffectiveness: 7.2/10
Taking a walk
6 timesEffectiveness: 6.8/10
Talking to someone
5 timesEffectiveness: 7.5/10
Journaling
4 timesEffectiveness: 6.5/10

Locations (3 unique)

Home
12 reflectionsAvg intensity: 6.5
Office
8 reflectionsAvg intensity: 7.2
Public spaces
4 reflectionsAvg intensity: 5.8

People Interactions (2 people)

Friend8 interactions
Colleague6 interactions

Weather Patterns

Sunny: 10
Cloudy: 8
Rainy: 6

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Affect Labeling Questions

Recognizing the support or kindness of others.
They foster gratitude and focus on abundance.
A sense of warmth and openness.

Coping Strategies

Sound Therapy

Using music, nature sounds, or binaural beats to create a calming auditory atmosphere

Arousal
Valence

Mindful Movement

Engaging in gentle, intentional exercises such as yoga or Tai Chi in a calming environment

Arousal
Valence

Community Rituals

Participating in shared cultural or spiritual practices that foster collective meaning

Arousal
Valence

Create Victory Log

Document instances of successful transitions and resilience

Arousal
Valence

Scheduled Rumination Time

Allocating specific time for processing worries and deferring rumination outside that time

Arousal
Valence

Autogenic Training

Self-produced sensations of warmth and heaviness

Arousal
Valence

Life Mapping

Creating visual or written maps of life events

Arousal
Valence

Tertiary Emotions

Related Resources

Body Language Cues

Nonverbal signals commonly associated with this emotion