What Benefits Can YOU Achieve By Practicing Gratitude?
Emotional
- Promotes Happiness
- Increases Psychological Wellbeing
- Enhances Positive Emotions
- Improves Self Esteem
- Protection from Suicidal Thoughts
Social
- Improves Social Relationships and Friendships
- Improves Romantic Relationships
- Increases Social Support
- Strengthens Family Relationships During Stressful Events
Personality
- Boosts Optimism
- Increases Spiritualism
- Promotes Giving
- Reduces Materialism
Career
- Enhances Managerial Skills
- Reduces Impatience
- Increases Decision Making Skills
- Helps Find Meaning in Work
- Promotes Decreased Turn Over
- Reduction in Work Related Stress and Mental Health
Physical Health
- Reduction in Symptoms of Depression
- Blood Pressure Reduction
- Sleep Improvement
- Improved Exercise Frequency and Overall Physical Health
Recovery
- From Substance Misuse
- From Coronary Health Events
- From Depression
Beyond merely improving physical health, gratitude has also been applied to aid recovery from several conditions and diagnoses.
Whether the issue is substance abuse or a physical ailment, gratitude might be able to help those who are suffering to take control of their lives and get well again.
Courtney E. Ackerman, MA