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Small Moments, Big Meaning: Noticing the Good During the Holiday Season
Episode 13 • 29th December 2025 • The Journaling Guy Podcast • The Journaling Guy
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On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about something really important, and that's Noticing the Good.

Not the big, flashy, monumental moments… but the small ones that make life feel good, and that make us simply feel human.

During the Christmas holidays, we often miss these moments. We’re too busy rushing around, attempting to please others.

Here's how to Journal Small-Moment Gratitude - Forget long lists of “I’m grateful for my car, my house, my dog…” Try these instead:

1. “What made me relax today?” - Great for tension-releasing moments.

2. “What moment today felt like ‘me’?” - A personal highlight reel.

3. “Where did I feel even 1% better?” - Micro-wins count.

Your Prompt for Today is to complete this sentence - “The smallest thing that happened today that felt good was…” Describe it in detail — sights, sounds, smells, feelings, everything.

Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - hello@thejournalingguy.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need a bit of space to think.

Always remember... "keep writing and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

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