Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
His steadfast love endures forever
Psalm 107:1
According to Psychology Today there are seven scientifically PROVEN benefits of gratitude in a person’s life. Gratitude improves relationships, gratitude improves physical health, gratitude improves emotional health, gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression, gratitude helps people sleep better, gratitude improves self-esteem, and gratitude increases mental strength. And these are just the areas of benefits that are measurable and proven so far.
But what’s key is the regular practice of gratitude. If gratitude is suppressed or just “kept inside,” it yields the same results as being ungrateful. Gratitude needs to be expressed daily, weekly, or monthly depending on the context. Here are three easily accessible ways people can regularly practice gratitude.
1. Express gratitude intentionally through prayer
2. Express gratitude thru writing in your journal
3. Express gratitude by speaking to your friends, family, or partner
So if you’re grateful at all this Thanksgiving weekend, please be sure to express it.
