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]]>Gratitude has been proven to be a great stress reducer. When you focus on what you are thankful for, it shifts your attention away from stressors and helps you develop a more positive mindset. This mental shift can lead to a reduction in cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress. A less stressed mind is not only beneficial for mental health but also contributes to a healthier body.
In several studies, gratitude practices have been linked to improved sleep quality. By reflecting and expressing gratitude, you may experience a sense of calm and relaxation that positively influences your sleep patterns. Reduced stress, combined with a more positive mindset, contributes to better sleep.
This one may surprise you, but gratitude may also play a role in supporting your immune system. The connection between positive emotions and immune function is well-established, and gratitude is a powerful positive emotion. So that’s one more reason to be grateful!
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]]>The only thing is that it can be a bit of a challenge to find things to be grateful for every single day, especially if you’re going through a hard time. But the truth is that no matter how bleak your circumstances may look, there’s always something to be grateful for. Here are just three items you may want to write about in your next gratitude journal entry.
It’s basic, but the oxygen you’re breathing in every day is what lets you be alive! Take a deep breath. Doesn’t that feel great?
As the Beatles said, we get by with a little help from our friends (and family). How lucky are we to have them by our side to lean on?
Do you have access to clean water to drink? That means you’re in a more fortunate position than 11% of the world’s population. That’s definitely not something to take for granted.
See, when you really think about it, there’s plenty to be grateful for. We don’t know about you, but we sure want to grab our gratitude journals right now.
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]]>This is the most obvious and easiest way, but it needs to be mentioned. Even Oprah recommends it! A gratitude journal is any notebook in which you regularly write down things you’re grateful for and it can be very useful during the rough days.
We all think that we’re nice, but how often do you let an elderly person in front of you in the supermarket line or hold the door for someone whose hands are full? These little gestures will make people’s day and you’ll feel a lot better, too.
Photos of the youngest members of your family or your pets, meaningful drawings and notes, handwritten letters and similar memorabilia deserve a place where you can see them at all times because they will always remind you how blessed you are.
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]]>Gratitude has been proven to be a great stress reducer. When you focus on what you are thankful for, it shifts your attention away from stressors and helps you develop a more positive mindset. This mental shift can lead to a reduction in cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress. A less stressed mind is not only beneficial for mental health but also contributes to a healthier body.
In several studies, gratitude practices have been linked to improved sleep quality. By reflecting and expressing gratitude, you may experience a sense of calm and relaxation that positively influences your sleep patterns. Reduced stress, combined with a more positive mindset, contributes to better sleep.
This one may surprise you, but gratitude may also play a role in supporting your immune system. The connection between positive emotions and immune function is well-established, and gratitude is a powerful positive emotion. So that’s one more reason to be grateful!
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]]>The post 3 Things You Didn’t Even Know You Were Grateful For appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The only thing is that it can be a bit of a challenge to find things to be grateful for every single day, especially if you’re going through a hard time. But the truth is that no matter how bleak your circumstances may look, there’s always something to be grateful for. Here are just three items you may want to write about in your next gratitude journal entry.
It’s basic, but the oxygen you’re breathing in every day is what lets you be alive! Take a deep breath. Doesn’t that feel great?
As the Beatles said, we get by with a little help from our friends (and family). How lucky are we to have them by our side to lean on?
Do you have access to clean water to drink? That means you’re in a more fortunate position than 11% of the world’s population. That’s definitely not something to take for granted.
See, when you really think about it, there’s plenty to be grateful for. We don’t know about you, but we sure want to grab our gratitude journals right now.
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]]>The post 3 Ways to Practice Gratitude Every Day appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>This is the most obvious and easiest way, but it needs to be mentioned. Even Oprah recommends it! A gratitude journal is any notebook in which you regularly write down things you’re grateful for and it can be very useful during the rough days.
We all think that we’re nice, but how often do you let an elderly person in front of you in the supermarket line or hold the door for someone whose hands are full? These little gestures will make people’s day and you’ll feel a lot better, too.
Photos of the youngest members of your family or your pets, meaningful drawings and notes, handwritten letters and similar memorabilia deserve a place where you can see them at all times because they will always remind you how blessed you are.
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