Research shows that practising gratitude can increase life happiness and satisfaction, decrease materialism (Templeton Foundation, 2018), and improve overall physical and mental health and well-being.
Increased relaxation, reduced blood pressure and a general reduction in anxiety levels are also known benefits
of regularly practising gratitude.
There are many different ways you can practise, however below are perhaps the most common: -
1 – write down a list of 5 things you are grateful for. That can
be people, situations or circumstances.
2 – Say thank you to others.
3 – Protect your inner peace by looking for the positive in any situation.
4 – Remembering the statement that “there is no such thing as failure, only feedback”, and seeking such feedback each day.
5 – Show a small act of kindness, compassion or giving back as often as you can. This doesn’t have to involve giving money.
Time and energy are far more valuable.
As always gratitude like anything does indeed take practise.
Gratitude also takes awareness and a little time, in this busy world we all live in.
However……
The benefits are worth it.
Today I’m practising point no 2.
By simply saying thank you.
To every single person who attended, donated, or messaged support after our charity event this weekend where we raised an amazing £65.000 for The Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
Your support has been amazing.
Have an amazing week.
Ric