How a thankful mindset enhances overall well-being.
It’s all too easy to focus on the things we don’t have.
“Research shows that those who practice gratitude have lower levels of stress and anxiety,” he explains.
During the holiday season, especially Thanksgiving, we’re bombarded with messages about the importance of gratitude.
The Science Behind Gratitude
When we feel grateful, we feel good.
“Dopamine is the chemical that makes us feel pleasure and grateful thoughts.”
Meaning the more grateful we feel, the better we feel.
Regularly practicing gratitude helps rewire the way we think and perceive things.
“Regularly expressing gratitude creates new neural pathways, making your brain more attuned to positivity.
Over time, this rewiring and consistent gratitude practices lead to a more optimistic perspective.”
As Lee explains, this mindset shift also leads us to better care of ourselves.
Here are a few easy ways to start practicing gratitude.
“We often end up laughing at the random and silly things we share.
“Practicing gratitude on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis helps me stay grounded and rooted.
Gratitude may seem obvious and even cheesy at times.
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