Gratitude — an Easy Way to Make Life Better
A daily habit of finding things to be grateful for will drastically improve your life in many ways
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“It is not happiness that brings us gratitude. It is gratitude that brings us happiness.” ~Anonymous
One of the best and simplest things you can do to improve your life is include gratitude as a daily practice.
Simple science
The law of expansion says that what you focus on grows. We all have things to be thankful for. Focusing on the good and positive things in life will help you see more of them.
In The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain, Chowdhury cites that using a gratitude journal leads to less stress, better quality sleep, and more emotional awareness.
Chowdhurty also mentions that gratitude practiced daily increases dopamine and serotonin, acting as a ‘natural anti-depressant.’ It also builds more empathy, contentment, and happiness.
It’s as simple as saying ‘thank you’
In the YouVersion Bible Plan, Choosing Gratitude, Amy Seiffert says,
“What if today, just today, we…
