Day 23: Grateful for gifting
Want to be happy? Give a little bit. Money, time and skills are all valuable gifts. Studies show that people who spent even small amounts of money on other people felt measurably happier than when they spent it on themselves. Across the 136 countries...
Did you know… Having a daily gratitude practice can reduce the effects of aging to the brain
People who keep a gratitude journal have a reduced dietary fat intake - as much as 25 percent lower. Stress hormones like cortisol are 23 per cent lower in grateful people. And having a daily gratitude practice could actually reduce the effects of aging to the brain....
Day 22: Grateful for acting
We’re not talking about the Oscars, but you need to start acting. Thinking and planning are great but mean nothing if not acted on. Is there an area in your life where you could be taking action? Some dramatic world events and changes to personal circumstances...
Did you know… Being grateful can improve self-esteem
Generally, gratitude has been shown in multiple studies to generally make us feel good and increase positive moods, as well as improve self-esteem. Read more here
Did you know… Gratitude can help you cope better
After trauma, being grateful can make you happier and decrease negative emotions and stress. Gratitude has been shown to have many of the above benefits for happiness, health, positive emotions, and negative emotions on people with neuromuscular diseases and chronic...