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Ways I Showed Up for Myself: A 60-Day Self-Gratitude Practice
Ways I Showed Up for Myself Today is a 60-day guided self-gratitude journal designed to help readers recognize and acknowledge the small, often unseen ways they care for themselves. Rather than focusing on external gratitude, productivity, or positivity, the journal emphasizes self-recognition, compassion, and emotional attunement. Through gentle daily prompts, reflective guidance, and examples, readers are encouraged to shift from self-criticism toward self-compassion, especially during moments of difficulty or transition. The journal is intended to be flexible, non-prescriptive, and supportive, allowing readers to engage at their own pace while building a more trusting and compassionate relationship with themselves.
127 pages, Unknown Binding
Published January 3, 2026
About the author
Kerisma Vere
4 books29 followersKerisma Vere is a writer and coach based in Aldergrove, British Columbia. Her work is rooted in both personal transformation and a passion for helping others develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with themselves — a shift she believes leads to stronger connections with others and a richer quality of life.
Kerisma has always loved the outdoors, and in more recent years can be found on her mat at the gym or diving into a good book. She brings lived experience and formal training to her work, holding certifications as a personal trainer and in nutrition, alongside a college education. With integrity, compassion, and a deep belief in paying it forward, Kerisma writes with honesty and heart about what it means to create lasting, sustainable change.
Her personal history includes trauma, struggles with mental health, and addiction — experiences that have shaped her voice as both coach and author. Through years of recovery, she has discovered meaningful and sustainable ways of healing, which inform the wisdom and compassion woven throughout her writing.
Kerisma has always loved the outdoors, and in more recent years can be found on her mat at the gym or diving into a good book. She brings lived experience and formal training to her work, holding certifications as a personal trainer and in nutrition, alongside a college education. With integrity, compassion, and a deep belief in paying it forward, Kerisma writes with honesty and heart about what it means to create lasting, sustainable change.
Her personal history includes trauma, struggles with mental health, and addiction — experiences that have shaped her voice as both coach and author. Through years of recovery, she has discovered meaningful and sustainable ways of healing, which inform the wisdom and compassion woven throughout her writing.
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January 13, 2026
What makes this practice stand out is its refusal to outsource gratitude to something external. This journal does not direct thankfulness toward God, the universe, or any higher authority only. Instead, it invites a reverent, almost sacred acknowledgment of yourself.
As someone familiar with trauma-informed and values-based work, I appreciated how thoughtful the prompts are. They gently guide reflection without pushing, moralizing, or turning the practice into another checklist to fail at. The permission to skip prompts, write briefly, or adapt the process makes this feel sustainable rather than aspirational.
The nightly format works beautifully. Instead of replaying mistakes at bedtime, this journal helps redirect attention toward effort, care, and resilience, even when those showed up imperfectly. Over time, the practice builds awareness without forcing insight, which is exactly how meaningful change tends to happen.
This isn’t a productivity tool or a gratitude journal in disguise. It’s for people who are tired of being hard on themselves and want a quieter, kinder way to reflect. Thoughtfully designed, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely supportive.... and there is something quietly radical about that.
The practice treats the act of showing up for yourself as worthy of recognition in its own right, not because it fulfilled a doctrine, met a moral standard, or aligned with divine approval, but because care, effort, and presence matter. The tone feels devotional without being overly religious, grounding gratitude in lived experience rather than sole belief.
As someone familiar with trauma-informed and values-based work, I appreciated how thoughtful the prompts are. They gently guide reflection without pushing, moralizing, or turning the practice into another checklist to fail at. The permission to skip prompts, write briefly, or adapt the process makes this feel sustainable rather than aspirational.
The nightly format works beautifully. Instead of replaying mistakes at bedtime, this journal helps redirect attention toward effort, care, and resilience, even when those showed up imperfectly. Over time, the practice builds awareness without forcing insight, which is exactly how meaningful change tends to happen.
This isn’t a productivity tool or a gratitude journal in disguise. It’s for people who are tired of being hard on themselves and want a quieter, kinder way to reflect. Thoughtfully designed, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely supportive.... and there is something quietly radical about that.
The practice treats the act of showing up for yourself as worthy of recognition in its own right, not because it fulfilled a doctrine, met a moral standard, or aligned with divine approval, but because care, effort, and presence matter. The tone feels devotional without being overly religious, grounding gratitude in lived experience rather than sole belief.
February 3, 2026
Ways I Showed Up for Myself is a beautifully designed self-gratitude journal that offers a refreshing and compassionate approach to reflection. Instead of pushing productivity or perfection, it encourages awareness, kindness, and recognition of the small but meaningful ways we care for ourselves each day.
The prompts are clear, supportive, and easy to follow, making the journal feel approachable rather than overwhelming. It works especially well as a short nightly practice, helping shift focus away from self-criticism toward understanding and self-compassion.
This is a well-structured, trauma-informed journal that feels intentional and grounding. A great choice for anyone looking to build a healthier inner dialogue and a more sustainable self-reflection habit—without pressure or judgment.
The prompts are clear, supportive, and easy to follow, making the journal feel approachable rather than overwhelming. It works especially well as a short nightly practice, helping shift focus away from self-criticism toward understanding and self-compassion.
This is a well-structured, trauma-informed journal that feels intentional and grounding. A great choice for anyone looking to build a healthier inner dialogue and a more sustainable self-reflection habit—without pressure or judgment.
March 3, 2026
This self helper taught me to believe in my intuition to promote self-soothing. I definitely have faith in the 60 day plan to build our confidence and to alleviate self-criticism. I plan to keep track of my little accomplishments, as a reminder of my capabilities, and not rush myself thinking I’m not getting there. And most of all, is how we feel on the inside. Be ourselves, and end unhelpful habits that are not for our best outcome.
March 30, 2026
This is a great idea for a self-reflecting journal for someone who likes the idea of journaling but can't seem to get into it consistently. Each day, you are asked a series of self-reflecting questions with some space provided to write your answers. The short intro does well to lay out how it all works and the goals you should seek out of it. The daily questions can get repetitive, but each day of your life is different, so I suppose your answers could vary. Thanks for the copy. All opinions are my own.
March 31, 2026
I genuinely loved the format of this book. It helped me notice the small, meaningful ways I can care for myself each day—things I normally overlook. It genuinely felt gentle and doable. If you’re tired of self-criticism, this is a powerful, encouraging practice worth trying.
March 31, 2026
I was given a copy of this by the author and honestly didn't expect much — I've tried gratitude journals before and they always felt kind of hollow to me. Like, yes I'm grateful for my house and my cats and my morning protein shake. But this is something totally different.
The whole concept is about being grateful to yourself — for the small stuff you did throughout the day that nobody else noticed or gave you credit for. Setting a boundary. Choosing rest instead of pushing through. Even just getting through a hard day. It sounds simple but when I sat down and thought about how I'd answer the prompts, I almost couldn't think of a single thing at first. My brain just kept defaulting to everything I did wrong. That's kind of the point though — it's about retraining how you talk to yourself at the end of the day.
I've only had it a few days but I read through the whole thing and I'm genuinely excited to start using it. I already know this is going to hit different than other journals I've tried. The prompts are thoughtful without being overwhelming — things like where you showed yourself compassion, what took courage, what you let go of. It's designed to take maybe 5-10 minutes before bed, and I love that it's meant to replace that mental loop of replaying every awkward thing you said or beating yourself up for not being productive enough.
The intro section is also worth reading and not just skipping past. There's a really grounded explanation of why this works and why nighttime is such a powerful moment to interrupt that self-criticism loop. It doesn't feel preachy or overly clinical — it just feels like someone who gets it.
If you're someone who's hard on yourself (and let's be honest, most of us are), this is worth trying. It's not about toxic positivity or pretending everything is great. It's about noticing the ways you actually showed up for yourself, quietly, even on the rough days. I can already tell this is going to mean a lot more to me than any generic gratitude list ever did.
The whole concept is about being grateful to yourself — for the small stuff you did throughout the day that nobody else noticed or gave you credit for. Setting a boundary. Choosing rest instead of pushing through. Even just getting through a hard day. It sounds simple but when I sat down and thought about how I'd answer the prompts, I almost couldn't think of a single thing at first. My brain just kept defaulting to everything I did wrong. That's kind of the point though — it's about retraining how you talk to yourself at the end of the day.
I've only had it a few days but I read through the whole thing and I'm genuinely excited to start using it. I already know this is going to hit different than other journals I've tried. The prompts are thoughtful without being overwhelming — things like where you showed yourself compassion, what took courage, what you let go of. It's designed to take maybe 5-10 minutes before bed, and I love that it's meant to replace that mental loop of replaying every awkward thing you said or beating yourself up for not being productive enough.
The intro section is also worth reading and not just skipping past. There's a really grounded explanation of why this works and why nighttime is such a powerful moment to interrupt that self-criticism loop. It doesn't feel preachy or overly clinical — it just feels like someone who gets it.
If you're someone who's hard on yourself (and let's be honest, most of us are), this is worth trying. It's not about toxic positivity or pretending everything is great. It's about noticing the ways you actually showed up for yourself, quietly, even on the rough days. I can already tell this is going to mean a lot more to me than any generic gratitude list ever did.
February 2, 2026
Kerisma Vere’s “Ways I Showed Up for Myself: A 60-Day Self-Gratitude Practice” is a personal journal that allows readers to express self-gratification to themselves, and end each day with a sense of accomplishment rather than failure or self-doubt. The book has a concise set of instructions, as well as examples of the kind of things readers should consider for each journal entry.
Beyond that, the book is an open space for reader entries and analysis, during and after the 60-day period. The journal entries that record how readers did something positive each day include
something that: felt emotionally, mentally, physically, or situationally hard today; required extra courage or bravery on my part; allowed me to show myself compassion, patience, or understanding; allowed me to offer myself support in the form of rest, resources, reaching out, self-soothing, or self-affirmation; I did a good job maintaining; I experimented with; I was able to not do anymore; and I want to acknowledge about today, or an intention I have for tomorrow.
“Ways I Showed Up for Myself” is clear and concise. Giving no other advice than how to use its contents, the book is intended to promote self-reflection, self-awareness, self-compassion, self-motivation, and self-acceptance.
As in her previous work, “The Light Switch Myth,” Kerisma Vere appears to have once again borrowed freely from the Stuart Smalley playbook. After readers have completed each day of journaling in “Ways I Showed Up For Myself,” they should be able to lift their glasses to Mr. Smalley and proudly proclaim, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, I’m starting to like myself.”
Beyond that, the book is an open space for reader entries and analysis, during and after the 60-day period. The journal entries that record how readers did something positive each day include
something that: felt emotionally, mentally, physically, or situationally hard today; required extra courage or bravery on my part; allowed me to show myself compassion, patience, or understanding; allowed me to offer myself support in the form of rest, resources, reaching out, self-soothing, or self-affirmation; I did a good job maintaining; I experimented with; I was able to not do anymore; and I want to acknowledge about today, or an intention I have for tomorrow.
“Ways I Showed Up for Myself” is clear and concise. Giving no other advice than how to use its contents, the book is intended to promote self-reflection, self-awareness, self-compassion, self-motivation, and self-acceptance.
As in her previous work, “The Light Switch Myth,” Kerisma Vere appears to have once again borrowed freely from the Stuart Smalley playbook. After readers have completed each day of journaling in “Ways I Showed Up For Myself,” they should be able to lift their glasses to Mr. Smalley and proudly proclaim, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, I’m starting to like myself.”
January 11, 2026
This is a thoughtful self-gratitude journal,not a flashy “positive vibes only” workbook, and that’s exactly why it works.
What I appreciated most is that it focuses on how you show up for yourself, not just what you’re thankful for. The prompts acknowledge real life.. rest, boundaries, reaching out for help, self-soothing and small acts of care that often get overlooked. It feels grounded and human, not performative or forced.
The 60-day structure is simple and manageable. You don’t need to overthink it or write long entries for it to be effective. Some days the reflection is short and other days it opens up deeper awareness. Over time, it helps you notice patterns and rebuild self-trust in a very subtle way.
If you’re looking for something deeply therapeutic or highly instructional, this may feel minimal. But if you want a steady, compasionate practice that meets you where you are,especially during burnout, healing or transition,this journal is a solid companion.
I recommend it to anyone who strugles with self-criticism or feels disconnected from themselves and wants a realistic way to practice gratitude.
What I appreciated most is that it focuses on how you show up for yourself, not just what you’re thankful for. The prompts acknowledge real life.. rest, boundaries, reaching out for help, self-soothing and small acts of care that often get overlooked. It feels grounded and human, not performative or forced.
The 60-day structure is simple and manageable. You don’t need to overthink it or write long entries for it to be effective. Some days the reflection is short and other days it opens up deeper awareness. Over time, it helps you notice patterns and rebuild self-trust in a very subtle way.
If you’re looking for something deeply therapeutic or highly instructional, this may feel minimal. But if you want a steady, compasionate practice that meets you where you are,especially during burnout, healing or transition,this journal is a solid companion.
I recommend it to anyone who strugles with self-criticism or feels disconnected from themselves and wants a realistic way to practice gratitude.
February 24, 2026
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I find this to be a thoughtful and quietly transformative journal that shifts the focus from perfection and productivity to self-recognition, which is far more sustainable. This 60-day practice helps readers end their day with honesty and compassion rather than the familiar spiral of “I didn’t do enough.”
Instead of pushing for big breakthroughs or polished gratitude lists, the prompts guide you to notice the subtle, often overlooked ways you supported yourself, moments of courage, restraint, patience, or simply choosing rest when everything felt heavy.
The structure is simple and flexible, with each entry taking only a few minutes. This is not a tool for tracking habits or measuring progress. It’s a gentle companion for anyone trying to soften their inner dialogue, build self compassion, or recover from the pressure of all or nothing thinking.
I find this to be a thoughtful and quietly transformative journal that shifts the focus from perfection and productivity to self-recognition, which is far more sustainable. This 60-day practice helps readers end their day with honesty and compassion rather than the familiar spiral of “I didn’t do enough.”
Instead of pushing for big breakthroughs or polished gratitude lists, the prompts guide you to notice the subtle, often overlooked ways you supported yourself, moments of courage, restraint, patience, or simply choosing rest when everything felt heavy.
The structure is simple and flexible, with each entry taking only a few minutes. This is not a tool for tracking habits or measuring progress. It’s a gentle companion for anyone trying to soften their inner dialogue, build self compassion, or recover from the pressure of all or nothing thinking.
February 27, 2026
Ways I Showed Up for Myself: A 60-Day Self-Gratitude Practice is less of a traditional book and more of a simple guided workbook.
The format is straightforward and approachable, with thoughtful, self-reflective prompts that guide you to find the positive moments in your day. Even on ordinary or stressful days, the questions help shift your focus toward small wins and personal growth. It doesn’t feel overwhelming or time-consuming, which makes it easy to stay consistent.
I can imagine that after committing to this practice for 60 days, gratitude and self-recognition would begin to feel more natural and automatic. It may seem simple, but I can see that consistency is where the real impact lies.
This would be an excellent companion guide for anyone looking to start micro-journaling as it really gets the positive thoughts flowing.
The format is straightforward and approachable, with thoughtful, self-reflective prompts that guide you to find the positive moments in your day. Even on ordinary or stressful days, the questions help shift your focus toward small wins and personal growth. It doesn’t feel overwhelming or time-consuming, which makes it easy to stay consistent.
I can imagine that after committing to this practice for 60 days, gratitude and self-recognition would begin to feel more natural and automatic. It may seem simple, but I can see that consistency is where the real impact lies.
This would be an excellent companion guide for anyone looking to start micro-journaling as it really gets the positive thoughts flowing.
February 10, 2026
Kerisma Vere’s Ways I Showed Up for Myself: A 60-Day Self-Gratitude Practice is an interactive self-gratitude journal positioned within the field of personal development and self-compassion. In this work, Vere offers a 60-day guide that aims to support a shift from self-criticism to self-compassion, inviting readers to notice the small yet meaningful acts of care they show themselves in everyday life. Through simple, structured daily prompts, the journal seeks to calm the mind, interrupt nighttime cycles of self-criticism, and gradually deepen self-awareness. With its non-judgmental language and flexible, easy-to-use format, I would recommend this book as a reliable and supportive companion.
January 11, 2026
I started using Ways I Showed Up for Myself alongside my regular journaling, and after trying a few of the exercises, I was surprised by how differently it made me relate to my day. Instead of listing what went well or what I should improve, I found myself noticing the small, often invisible ways I had taken care of myself—pausing when I was overwhelmed, being kinder in my self-talk, or simply getting through something difficult. What I love most about this journal is that it doesn’t demand positivity or productivity; it creates a gentle, steady space to see my own effort and resilience. If you are into self help and self discovery pick up this one!
April 14, 2026
The self-gratitude practice recommended in this work-book constitutes an approach in which one could self-assess, self-regulate, or even self-motivate, with the purpose of aspiring to a refined or improved person. The daily journal questions to respond to are likely similar to those asked by one to another or perhaps in clinical settings, but almost never as a self or individualized practice. Few has time for it, though self-gratitude practice is alarmingly needed in our time given a chronic shortage in self-attunement, conscientiousness, self-confidence, and adaptability. A nice aid by the author should be helpful in personal reflection.
January 21, 2026
Ways I Showed Up for Myself offers a thoughtful and compassionate approach to gratitude that feels both realistic and sustaining. Rather than focusing on external achievements, it guides the reader to recognize everyday acts of courage, care, and perseverance. I found it well written, clearly structured, and easy to use as a nightly reflection practice. The prompts are flexible, never demanding, and invite honesty without pressure. For anyone seeking to deepen daily gratitude for their accomplishments and what they already have, this journal is an excellent companion.
February 4, 2026
This is an excellent evening journal to use for reflecting on your day. It resonated with me, because I often struggle at night with self-criticism. The journal prompts help to take your mind away from that and move it more toward self-awareness. Instead of letting my mind buzz away about past transgressions or future worries, I can use prompts like these to become more aware of myself and more grateful for who I am. I recommend this journal for anyone who finds themselves struggling with self criticism.
February 8, 2026
this journal helps me spot the quiet ways i care for myself each day. i started using it during a stressful month, and it change how i end my nights, no more beating myself up over mistakes. the prompts ask about tough spots, brave choices, small supports like taking a break or setting limits, all in simple way. after a couple weeks, i notice i’m more gentle with my thoughts. it’s flexible, no pressure to write a lot, perfect for quick entries. if you want build inner kindness without fluff, this is great pick. i think its worth trying for anyone feeling worn out.
May 6, 2026
This journal seeks to regularly remind you to practice self-compassion rather than self-criticism. The importance of prioritizing mental health by supporting and validating yourself is especially important nowadays. Each of the 60 days contains the same prompts (the day's challenges, support offered, trying new things, letting go of old things, etc). There are sample answers included at the end of the book that serve as inspiration. I liked the suggestion to review these questions at the end of the day for a positive rather than negative self-reflection just before falling asleep.
March 10, 2026
Ways I Showed Up for Myself functions as an essential cognitive tool, designed to dismantle the dialectic of self-criticism through an iterative, pragmatic practice. Kerisma Vere replaces the rhetoric of performance with an architecture of care grounded in nervous system regulation. A vital methodological resource for anyone seeking to reclaim their inner equilibrium away from the models of toxic perfectionism.
August 4, 2026
This journal is designed to be kept by your bedside for nightly writing. It encourages you to develop a regular practice of reflection and gratitude, focusing on your self-care. By using the same prompts each day, you can identify patterns in how you care for yourself and note specific details about what you wish to acknowledge or intentions you want to set for change. This is a mental health-supportive habit for people of all ages!
January 8, 2026
This journal has a bit different angle compared to typical gratitude journals. Instead to be grateful to outside divine powers, it focuses on being thankful to ourselves. In long term it can change the way we think about ourselves and also our patterns of behaviour. Nice!
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