The Science of Gratitude
Make a list. Check it twice. Not of gifts to get or give, but all the gratitude you have this season.
Daily gratitude practices have been proven to:
- Have lasting positive effects on the brain
- Boost your immune system
- Reduce anxiety, stress, and depression
- Create long-lasting happiness
- Create and strengthen relationships
- Reduce chronic pain
- Improve our sleep
- Promote exercise and healthy habits
- Improve our self esteem
It's hard to imagine that there is someone out there that can't benefit from a little daily gratitude. But this post is about a seasonal gratitude and reflecting on all the good that happened this year.
Here is a worksheet to download that you and your whole family can do and share or you can just answer the following questions.
- What are 10 things I am most grateful for this year?
- What are 3 unexpected things that happened this year that I am truly grateful for?
- What am I looking forward to next year?
