When we think of gratitude, it is usually a feeling we have in response to something. Noticing the people, situations and things you have often creates a thought of: “I am grateful for…”. Today we’re suggesting adding a new component – generating feelings like...
TIP ONE - a journey of journalling Taking just a few minutes each day to reflect on what you're thankful for can improve your mood, reduce stress and increase overall happiness. The month of June is the perfect time to begin gratitude journalling as part of our...
Day 4: Grateful for a touching reminder In your busy life do you forget things? Some things are easy habits to maintain – like brushing our teeth – but while making new habits, we often need reminding of them. For some people, tactile reminders can really help...
Did you know…Practicing gratitude can improve relationships Research has shown that gratitude does more than make a recipient feel better – it actually improves the relationship for both parties. Elizabeth Hopper, PhD candidate in Social Psychology at the University...
Did you know… Gratitude can improve your health Before you can go forward, you might have to let go of the stuff that drags you down. Today is all about moving on and letting go. Everyone has a person or situation that they carry around with them that makes them feel...
Did you know… Gratitude can improve your health Did you know gratitude can improve your health? The limits to gratitude’s health benefits are really in how much you pay attention to feeling and practicing gratitude, according to experts from the USC Marshall School of...
Day 2: Speaking of gratitude Yesterday we asked you to think about gratitude and to go a step further and write it in your notebook. Did that feel good? Or did it feel unusual? Maybe you felt a bit uncomfortable. Or maybe you thought about someone in particular and...
Did you know… grateful people sleep better Did you know grateful people sleep better? Writing in a gratitude journal could be the key to a good night's sleep, according to a study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. The study found that spending 15...
Day 1: The write way to feel grateful Welcome to Grateful in April where you get an opportunity to spend an entire month focusing on creating and enhancing an attitude of gratitude. It’s a tough time for many people and practising gratitude can be a great way to help...
We're hard at work behind the scenes preparing to bring you a cracker of a Grateful in April this year (our 14th year!). If you are not already registered, now is the time to sign up! You can do that by clicking here. We'd love for you to also keep in touch on...