The benefits of Gratitude

Do you want more from your life?

More happiness? Better health? Deeper relationships? Increased productivity ?

If your answer is YES then I'm telling you now that just one thing can help you in all of those areas?

{An Attitude of Gratitude}

WHAT IS GRATITUDE?

Gratitude simply means thankfulness, gratefulness, or
appreciation, it's a feeling or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive.

Personally, I sees Gratitude as the only way to persuade people to do more, a simple THANK you can lead to something grate.

Developing an “attitude of gratitude” is one of the simplest methods to improve your pleasure with existence.

It’s that time of yr in which many human beings start
thinking about the whole thing they have to be thankful for. even though it’s nice to remember your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful
throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your quality of life.

In fact, gratitude may be one of the most unnoticed equipment that we all have access to
every day. Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost any cash and it HONESTLY doesn’t take TONS of time, however the benefits are extensive. studies reveals gratitude can have these seven
Benefits

THE BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE

1} Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. Not only does saying “thank you” constitute good manners, but showing appreciation can help you win new friends, according to a 2104 study published in
Emotion . The study found that thanking a new acquaintance makes them more likely to seek
an ongoing relationship. So whether you thank a stranger for holding the door or you send a quick thank-you note to that co-worker who helped you with a project, acknowledging
other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities.

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2} . Gratitude improves physical health . Grateful
people experience fewer aches and pains and they report feeling healthier than other people, according to a 2012 study published in
Personality and Individual Differences. Not surprisingly, grateful people are also more
likely to take care of their health. They exercise more often and are more likely to
attend regular check-ups with their doctors, which is likely to contribute to further longevity.

3. Gratitude improves psychological health.
Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, ranging from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression.

4} . Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when
others behave less kind, according to a 2012 study by the University of Kentucky . Study participants who ranked higher on Gratitude scales were less likely to retaliate against
others, even when given negative feedback. They experienced more sensitivity and empathy toward other people and a decreased desire to seek revenge.

5} . Grateful people sleep better. Writing in a gratitude journal improves sleep, according to a 2011 study published in Applied
Psychology: Health and Well-Being . Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful
sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.

6. Gratitude improves self-esteem. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that Gratitude increased athlete’s self-esteem, which is an essential component to optimal performance.

Other studies have shown that Gratitude reduces social comparisons. Rather than
becoming resentful toward people who have more money or better jobs – which is a major factor in reduced self-esteem- grateful people are able to appreciate other people's accomplishments.

7} . Gratitude increases mental strength. For years, research has shown gratitude not only
reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma. A 2006 study published in Behavior Research and Therapy found that Vietnam War Veterans with higher levels of gratitude experienced lower rates of
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A 2003 study
published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that gratitude was a major contributor to resilience following the terrorist attacks on September 11. Recognizing
all you have to be thankful for – even during the worst times of your life – fosters
resilience. We all have the ability and opportunity to
cultivate gratitude. Simply take a few moments to focus on all that you have – rather than complain about all the things you think you deserve.

Developing an “attitude of
gratitude” is one of the simplest ways to improve your satisfaction with life.

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You will agree with me that too
often we get used to things, to people around us and start taking those things/people for granted. We begin to appreciate them less and then wonder why, stealthily, conflict arises. It’s because we don’t take the time to appreciate the things and people that surround us every day.

Let us all just stop for a minute and say “Thank-you” for the things and people we have so often taken for granted. Let us
appreciate them in a new light, as though seeing them for the first time.

Now I ask! WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAID THANK YOU FOR THAT LITTLE GOOD DID TOWARD YOU?

Remember you can't lie to yourself.
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