Gratitude. Do you know how powerful
it is when you extend gratitude and receive it? Psychologists
call our declarations of gratitude "other-praising
emotions" that build
bridges connecting us to people and experiences that promote good feelings. As
thankful people praising our
benefactors, we create something glorious and special together, something akin
to a soul-smacking thanks.
Research on gratitude reveals
that gratitude practices are shown to reduce stress and fear, improve sleep,
and increase positive emotions and overall well-being. Participants in CaringBridge
(CB), a web-based social network online community were engaged in a daily,
21-day brief gratitude practice and were given weekly automated reminders to do
their practice. Nearly 70% self-reported engaging in the gratitude practice
five or more days each week. Participants reported statistically significant
improvement in all outcomes, including stress, gratitude, and social support.
This video shares even more
information that can help people with practicing gratitude. It explains specific ways to
improve our own attitudes of gratitude, even rewire our brains and be thankful
that we did.
Frances Shani Parker, Author
Becoming Dead Right: A
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