Developing a regular gratitude practice,
whether through yoga, mindfulness or gratitude journaling, has positive affects
on our overall well-being, health and happiness.
There is a growing body of research that
establishes gratitude as a practice with a whole host of physical and
psychological benefits. Grateful people enjoy stronger relationships and are
more likely to be optimistic, inspired, and empathetic.
Cultivating a mind-set of gratitude has also
been linked to increased levels of immunity, higher sleep quality, and improved
heart health. It can also help you
heal from emotional trauma.
Just as you exercise your body, you can
exercise your mind to view the world in new ways. A few minutes is all it takes
to cultivate gratitude and experience the benefits of this new superfood!
7 Ways to
Practice Gratitude
1.
Write in your gratitude journal.
2.
Accept compliments gracefully.
3.
Give compliments genuinely.
4.
Talk about what you are grateful for at the dinner table.
5.
Be present.
6.
Meditate.
7.
Enjoy the little things.
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