Did you know that gratitude can improve your mental health? Well, hello there! This month we are all about gratitude and thanksgiving. It turns out that practicing gratitude has shown to improve mental health and dissipate symptoms of depression and anxiety. According to research published on American Psychological Association, gratitude practices were related to improved mental health, better sleep, lower levels of inflammation related to cardiac health and less fatigue. AMAZING! Gratitude is not a simple Thank You during meal time (although a great start). Practicing gratitude is the state of feeling thankful. It is intentional work on finding those positives in your life. It is making an effort to identify the small things in life that we tend to overlook such as breathing. Now, there are multitudes of way we can practice gratitude. Find a simple way to either start your day or end your day with gratitude for a week. Then notice the changes within yourself throughout or after the week of practicing gratitude. How do you feel?
Similar Posts
Healing after a Suicidal Loss — When Grief Gets Complicated
“Did we miss the signs?” “Could something have been done?” You may have these questions when you lose some loved…
Ready for Back 2 School? Benefits of Early Routines
With the end of summer approaching, it is important to get the kids ready for their departure to school. One…
Father’s Day
Welcome June. This month we are honoring fathers. Do you know how important fathers are? The relationship we have with…
End of Summer
Hello there and welcome August! And just like that summer has come to an end. I was reflecting on the…
Lucky GIrl Syndrome
Hi there! Have you heard about Lucky Girl Syndrome on TikTok? Let me fill you in. Lucky girl syndrome is the…
How Does Home Organizing Impact Mental Health?
The American Psychological Association says having an unorganized room decreases your focus and influences your decision-making abilities. Whether it’s a messy desk,…