Being gracious and respectful are qualities we admire among our peers. The words “thank you” are uttered many times during every day. We thank the bus driver, the supermarket cashier, the bank teller, the person who let us in during traffic.
Yet how often are we thankful for the greatest gifts in life? How often are we thankful for our family, friends and other deeply intrinsic values? Scientific studies have tracked individuals who kept ‘gratitude diaries’ for extended periods of time and the effect these diaries had on their mental wellbeing.
The results supported the idea that making a conscience effort daily
to be grateful for things in your life can reduce depression. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and judge situations in isolation, as they occur. In stressful or sad times, it is easy to see things from a more negative perspective.
Keeping a gratitude diary ensures that we never lose sigh
t of what is truly important in our lives. Write down three things, each day, that you are grateful for. It allows the rest of your life to be placed in perspective and helps to maintain a healthy mind and through this, a healthier body too.
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