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Shifting identities can be empowering and deeply rewarding, but it can also be exhausting at times. We may struggle to convince others of the legitimacy of one identity or wrestle with impostor syndrome – unsure if we truly belong in a space. At times, we may be transitioning away from long-held beliefs about who we are or shifting between roles. At other times, we may struggle to shake off our professional identity before stepping into the role of parent or partner. Positive psychology provides some roadmaps for helping us navigate these sometimes exciting, sometimes stressful transitions and one strategy is cultivating gratitude. While gratitude journals are a staple of the personal practice of positive psychology, the gratidoodle is a playful alternative practice. This workshop will introduce the gratitude dimension of positive psychology, demonstrate the unique benefits of gratidoodling as a way to dwell on the positive, and invite participants to create their own gratidoodles while sharing their reactions and experiences with others. Absolutely no art skills required, just an openness to some doodling fun.