Benefits of Gratitude:
Health
-Recognizing what you have to be thankful for makes
you happy and happy people tend to take better care
of themselves-Less stress-Keeping a gratitude journal shows you
thngs aren’t as bad as they seem…or could be
-lower blood pressure
-Less physical pain
-More sleep
-Better sleep quality
Emotional
-Less envy
-More resilience
-More relaxation
-Happier memories
-Decrease or eliminate depression
Social
-Improved relationships-saying or showing “thanks” strengthens bonds
-We appreciate people more and become nicer
-Improved communication-When we are grateful for others, we are more likely to xpress ourselves in a loving manner
-We become more open, less shy
Career
-Better management skills-employees are more motivated to
-Work hard when they feel appreciated
-More accomplishments-Realizing your own talents and gifts
-Motivates you to pursue dreams and meet challenges
How to Express Gratitude:
-Start your day off by being grateful for life
-Keep a Gratitude Journal
Everyday, or once a week, write 5 things for which you are grateful
-Say “thank you”
-Tell or send a note to someone you appreciate or are grateful to have in your life
-Give thanks for “negative” things
-Find something good about the situation or person, i.e., an opportunity
to learn or grow Photo by Hossein Attar
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