How It Works

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At Gratitude Buddies, we:

  1. Swap Skills so both parties can benefit and meaningful projects can flourish, in a cashless exchange

  2. Donate time and skills with a Pay It Forward twist (for those who want to give, but don’t need anything)

  3. Network mindfully through purposeful, values-aligned conversations

  4. Amplify Great Work by connecting with projects and people who need more visibility, giving them the attention they deserve

  5. Practice Gratitude, we offer opportunities to meet Gratitude Buddies, GBs Courses (free version as well!), guided journals and a Gratitude Wall where we show the skills of our Community

1. Skill Swap

What it is: A space where you can offer and receive skills—from coaching to creative services to tech support to active listening & gratitude buddy check-ins. Whether it’s personal or professional, every skill adds value to someone’s journey.

How it works:

  • Sign up and create your profile (To become a “Verified Member” you must include a photo and set up a video call).

  • List skills you can offer & ones you’re looking to receive.

  • Connect through profiles and set up an initial chat to explore how you can support one another. Define format, frequency etc.

  • After the exchange, leave a Thank YOU note on our Gratitude Wall—helping build trust, highlight your experience, and amplify great work.

2. Practice Gratitude (Together)

What it is:
A core practice that connects us to ourselves and to one another. From guided journals to Gratitude Buddies, we offer simple, powerful tools to help you reflect, share, and grow—together.

How it works:

  • Decide if you want to practice alone, with a Buddy you know or someone new—choose the format that feels right for your rhythm and season.

  • Decide if you prefer to practice with a) one of our guided journals b) our online course or c) freestyle

  • If you want a new Buddy, fill out a profile, add relevant tags to your profile and find a buddy through our platform

  • Set up a system to exchange reflections regularly—helping each other honor your experiences and notice the good, even in hard seasons.

3. Mindful Networking: Intentional Connections

What it is: A space for meaningful connection—quick, but impactful conversations where we go beyond small talk and connect with intention. It’s about creating a menaingful spark with those who share your values and a commitment to amplifying great work in the world.

How it works:

  • Opt into mini mindful networking sessions through your profile.

  • Monthly online connection calls where everyone with a free profile can join

  • Schedule 15-minute one-on-one chats where you share what you're working on, listen, reflect, and offer encouragement or support.

  • Show up with presence and engage on a deeper level, planting seeds for future collaborations, amplifying each other's work, and finding new ways to support one another’s growth.

  • And/or join for one of our facilitated sessions

For now, all features on Gratitude Buddies are free! We’re sustained by coffee love — our community's support and contributions.

We’re also exploring paid memberships to help keep the platform running and to provide even more opportunities for growth, visibility, and connection for people who share this space.