Thanksgiving and Gratitude
For many of us, Thanksgiving is about spending quality time with loved ones over a nice meal. It gives us a formal reminder once a year to pause, reflect and count our blessings; but what would happen if we made an intentional effort to practice gratitude on a daily basis all year long?
I recently read an article by Amy Morin that speaks to seven scientific benefits of gratitude:
- Gratitude opens the doors to more relationships.
- Gratitude improves physical health.
- Gratitude improves psychological health.
- Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression.
- Grateful people sleep better.
- Gratitude improves self-esteem.
- Gratitude increases mental strength.
Sometimes we get so caught up in the busy pace of life that we forget to take a moment each day to really appreciate what we have – however big or small. As you can see from the list of above, there is so much to gain from practicing gratitude every day.
This year, I have made a “Thanksgiving resolution” to start a daily gratitude journal. I am looking forward to the many benefits this practice will bring to my life; both personally and professionally.
“The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us”
– James E. Faust
If you have any feedback, questions or ideas you would like to share, I welcome you to send them to me at: dana.penner@bethanyseniors.com
Regards,
Dana
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