About the gratitude timer
Cultivate gratitude with daily timed practice. Write 3-5 things you're grateful for. Be specific: not just "family" but "my partner's support during tough times." Science shows gratitude practice improves happiness, relationships, and physical health.
Recommended times
| Quick (3 Things) | 3 minutes |
|---|---|
| Standard | 5 minutes |
| Deep Appreciation | 10 minutes |
How to use the gratitude timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
What presets does the gratitude timer have?
Quick (3 Things) (3 minutes), Standard (5 minutes), Deep Appreciation (10 minutes). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.