We can get so caught up in always reaching for something new in the hopes it will make us happier or thinking we can't feel satisfied until some sort of need is met. That is why practicing gratitude can help us appreciate what we already have. Therefore we can experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems.
You can practice gratitude in lots of different ways, like:
- gratitude exercises, such as journaling
- paying attention to the little things in life, like the birds in the trees
- telling someone you’re grateful for them or for something they did, even if it was a long time ago
- doing something kind for someone in your life to express your gratitude
- meditating on the positive aspects of your life
- giving thanks through prayer
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