"Gratitude will shift you to a higher frequency, and you will attract much better things." – Rhonda Byrne
When it comes to the benefits of gratitude, there is no short-supply of evidence. Psychologists have found that over time, feelings of gratitude boost happiness while fostering both physical and psychological health. Those facing mental health issues also benefit from the increase in positive self-talk that can result from a gratitude practice.
According to the Greater Good Science Center, the following benefits can be achieved from a gratitude practice:
increased happiness and positive mood
more satisfaction with life
less materialistic
less likely to experience burnout
better physical health
better sleep
less fatigue
lower levels of cellular inflammation
greater resiliency
encourages the development of patience, humility, and wisdom
Additional benefits on a group level include increased prosocial behaviors, employee effectiveness, and job satisfaction, and stronger relationships.
Amazingly, brain scans of people assigned a task that stimulates expression of gratitude show lasting changes in the prefrontal cortex that heighten sensitivity to future experiences of gratitude.
How do you think you might benefit?
Hope this helps,
Bill
