The Pause Collective - Session 6
The Pause Collective: The Power of Gratitude
In this session, Sarah Vick will explore the power of gratitude journaling and how noticing the small, everyday things can genuinely shift your outlook on life.
When we take even a few moments each day to reflect on what we’re grateful for, something begins to change. Our attention softens, our perspective widens and we start to see the quiet goodness threaded through our ordinary days. Gratitude doesn’t ignore life’s challenges, it helps us meet them with a steadier heart.
Together, we’ll explore how a simple journaling practice can support greater happiness, resilience and presence and how to make it a habit that truly sticks.
This session blends conversation, reflection and gentle guidance to help you begin or deepen your gratitude journaling practice.
We’ll cover:
The science and psychology behind gratitude and its impact on wellbeing
Simple ways to begin a daily journaling habit, even if you’re short on time
How to keep your practice meaningful, not mechanical
Prompts and reflections to help you notice the small things that matter most
There will also be space to share insights, experiences and personal approaches in an open and supportive discussion.
This session is for anyone curious about journaling, mindfulness or exploring gratitude as a tool for wellbeing.
In a world that moves quickly, gratitude journaling invites us to pause, to notice what’s working, what’s beautiful and what deserves appreciation. Over time, this simple act of noticing can shift how we feel, think and connect with others.
Whether you’re looking to lift your mood, feel more grounded, or simply create a moment of calm in your day, this session will give you practical tools and gentle inspiration to start.
No prior experience needed, just bring yourself.
https://join.slack.com/t/thepausecollective/shared_invite/zt-3g28yd9eo-zPo6K8NPNGsEOX8eSpSZQw
About The Hosts:
Sarah Brewster is Managing Director and Founder of Fresh Seed a People & Culture Agency to the Creative Sector, delivering services of support, advice and training with a person centred focus. After years of working in Creative Agencies and Games her career lead her to Organisation Design, Development and Psychology and it is this knowledge and experience she brings to Fresh Seed to enable studios to create a holistic workplace getting the best from employees to foster great employer brands.
Silvana Greenfield is a Health and Wellness, Trauma Informed Coach with a deep-rooted passion for whole-person wellbeing, happiness and intuitive living. With a career that began in the computer games industry, she understands firsthand the fast paced, high pressure nature of creative environments. Her journey into wellness was born from personal transformation and a desire to help others reconnect with themselves amidst the noise. Through compassionate coaching she helps others to cultivate balance and self awareness, fostering healthier lives and a deeper sense of joy and purpose.
Sarah Vick is an experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor who supports creative and digital organisations in shaping strategy, strengthening leadership and building purposeful growth. She’s passionate about helping teams align around a shared vision and create cultures where people and ideas thrive. Alongside her board work, Sarah is an advocate for gratitude journaling, exploring how noticing everyday moments of joy can positively shift our outlook on life. She writes and speaks about reflection, wellbeing and the power of pausing to reconnect with what truly matters.