Gratitude is a virtue. The Roman philosopher Cicero said,
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others”.
Gratitude can make you happy. Experiencing (and expressing) gratitude
activates neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are associated
with pleasure and mood regulation.
Practicing gratitude can improve your health. Grateful
people tend to be healthier, with lower blood pressure, decreased inflammation,
and slower neurodegeneration.
Gratitude can deepen relationships. Expressing appreciation
can help you deepen relationships with the people around you.
Gratitude can build over time. Practicing gratitude can have
long-lasting effects on your mood, self-esteem, and behavior.
Keeping a gratitude journal can help you be more mindful.
Making a record of those things for which you’re grateful can help you be more
attuned to the positive moments in your day-to-day life.
Practicing gratitude can reduce stress. Studies show cultivating
mindful gratitude can reduce stress and physiological indicators of stress.
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