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Dear #Positivity Friends,
I read an article recently about the “science of gratitude” that described grateful people as being healthier, happier, and more resilient. Apparently, they also sleep better and experience less fatigue, stress, and inflammation in their bodies. Whoa, sign me up!
It seems that certain parts of our brain are wired to experience and express gratitude. This means we can boost our “gratitude quotient” by stimulating this part of the brain. Here’s how: Start with actively projecting gratitude toward other people. Take the time to show them appreciation. Point out positive things about them. Say thank you.
Now focus on your inner perspective. Martin Seligman, who is known as the “father of positive psychology,” swears by the “what went well” exercise. At the end of every day, write down three things that went well for you. These three things don’t have to be big homeruns; they can be ordinary events that simply had a positive outcome. Or try this exercise another way: Ask each person around your dinner table to name one thing that went well that day. Do this exercise daily and in as little as three weeks, you’ll begin to see your world in a more positive light.
It's up to you whether you think of your life in terms of the good stuff that you’re grateful for or the bad stuff that gets you down. Thanksgiving comes just once a year. Gratitude will feed you for a lifetime.
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With immense gratitude and positivity,
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