Gratitude: A Simple Way to Change Your Life

Living a life full of gratitude will positively affect your life more than almost any other practice you can integrate, yet it is a practice that many people struggle with doing consistently. In this episode,  we will explore the many benefits of gratitude, ways to practice and how you can bring it into the holidays and beyond. 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• You will learn about the seven-plus benefits of gratitude.
• Several ways to practice gratitude, including a few examples of what you can do no matter how busy you are.
• Different ways to integrate gratitude during the holidays or any other busy time of year.

Seven Benefits of Gratitude:

1. Improves your physical health
2. Reduces toxic emotions, 
3. Improves relationships or your chances for one.
4. Enhances empathy and reduces aggression.
5. It may improve sleep.
6. Helps reduce social comparisons leading to higher self-esteem. 
7. And it can increase our mental strength as well as aid with overcoming trauma

Ways to Practice Gratitude:

1. Gratitude journal or list
2. Express appreciation to others via letter, text, phone, or in person.
3. Silently thank those around you that provide everyday services that we often don’t notice.
4. Start a new family ritual by sharing what you are thankful for, creating a gratitude jar, or expressing words of appreciation every evening.

Deepen your knowledge about happiness and how it helps you achieve more by reading The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. 

Article Resource: “7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude” by Amy Morin

Link to article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-gratitude

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