5 Reasons Why You Should Develop A Habit of Gratitude
Gratitude is such a strong emotion, one that in so many ways will make your life easier. When you feel joy, it is very difficult to feel sad or sorry for yourself. Naturally, some people are more grateful than others, but showing appreciation is a skill that everyone should learn to do.
The first step in improving the muscle of appreciation is to pay more attention to life and to the individuals around you. It is impossible to be grateful for something you do not notice!
Here are 5 reasons why you should develop a habit of Gratitude
1. Gratitude is given freely and makes you feel good
When you show people you appreciate the stuff they do for you, you make them feel good. It can turn good friends into best friends. A simple "thank you" goes a long way and allows you to have stronger friendships, and can also help you get along better with your family. It makes you feel good as much as you make others feel good, and then everyone feels good!
2. Gratitude makes you healthier and happier
Thankful individuals experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling better than other people according to studies. Not surprisingly, it is also more likely that grateful individuals tends to take care of their well-being. More frequently, they workout and are more likely to attend routine check-ups, which is likely to lead to further longevity and make them contented and happy.
3. Gratitude improves your relationship
Being thankful will help you make friends and keep them, and improve all kinds of relationships. Gratitude allows you to communicate better with others and to empathize. Expressing affection can strengthen marriages and make the partnership more robust. Some experts agree that the bond that keeps couples together is gratitude.
4. Gratitude makes you a better person
Being grateful will make you a more likable person all-around. Many who show appreciation are less materialistic and more spiritual. They have higher self-esteem and are less self-centered. They are sensitive, less likely to be envious, and less likely to be hostile or seek vengeance.
5. Being grateful will improve your mental health
We can train the brain to engage selectively in positive emotions and thoughts by actively practicing gratitude, thereby decreasing anxiety and feelings of apprehension. The simple act of reminding oneself of the positive things in your life, even as simple as the roof above your head or food on your plate, can evoke feelings of thankfulness and optimism that make tension, depression, or management easier.
A perfect beginner's practice is to maintain a journal of appreciation.
A DAILY GUIDE TO BECOMING HABITUALLY THANKFUL!
This is a difficult time for everybody. Now more than ever is the time to stay in the state of thankfulness. Being thankful helps us get through life's tough times and gives us a new perspective on what is important.
Check out our 30 Days of Thankfulness - A Daily Journal to Becoming Habitually Thankful
