That's wonderful to know, thank you, Brian. They really help you to focus and make for a lovely start to the day. My free printable on my website has all the prompts on a A4 sheet which you can print out to get started. Enjoy!
The practice of gratitude can truly turn lives in a more positive direction, and has been studied!
Two randomized controlled trials found the practice of gratitude;
- increases positivity, happiness and life satisfaction, while reducing negative emotions and depression(1);
- benefits health via reduction of inflammatory responses(2) !
AND, systemic review (3) found the practice of gratitude effective in improving mental health.
To highlight just how powerful the practice of gratitude can be - a quote from a study participant ''’’Gratitude - as I go through the things that have happened to me during the day in my daily gratitude list - has started to rewrite the history of my life in this presence and I feel as if I was dragged from fire, rescued and helped to survive’’ '
Thank you again !
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(1) Hazlett et al., 2021. Exploring neural mechanisms of the health benefits of gratitude in women: A randomized controlled trial. Brain Behav Immun. Jul;95:444-453. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33932527/
(2) Cunha et al., 2019. Positive Psychology and Gratitude Interventions: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Front Psychol. Mar 21;10:584. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30949102/
(3) Komase et al., 2021. Effects of gratitude intervention on mental health and well-being among workers: A systematic review. J Occup Health. Jan;63(1):e12290. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34762326/
Wow, Sarah, you are more than welcome! I am thrilled my post resonates with you and thank you for the information and links which are so helpful. Gratitude is undoubtedly a profoundly beneficial and transformational state of being and I am truly grateful for your contribution and enthusiasm on such a vitally important subject. Way to go!
Bless you, Sarah. I have bookmarked your links to read and incorporate into my research. Amazing work all round and with heartfelt gratitude, thank you!
Thank you, Elizabeth. This is so beautiful, I am going to share it on a Note. I loved writing this post and I am so grateful to you for reading and sharing your special affirmation with me.
Great prompts at the end - will try those out! Thank you!
That's wonderful to know, thank you, Brian. They really help you to focus and make for a lovely start to the day. My free printable on my website has all the prompts on a A4 sheet which you can print out to get started. Enjoy!
Thank you so very much for this post!
The practice of gratitude can truly turn lives in a more positive direction, and has been studied!
Two randomized controlled trials found the practice of gratitude;
- increases positivity, happiness and life satisfaction, while reducing negative emotions and depression(1);
- benefits health via reduction of inflammatory responses(2) !
AND, systemic review (3) found the practice of gratitude effective in improving mental health.
To highlight just how powerful the practice of gratitude can be - a quote from a study participant ''’’Gratitude - as I go through the things that have happened to me during the day in my daily gratitude list - has started to rewrite the history of my life in this presence and I feel as if I was dragged from fire, rescued and helped to survive’’ '
Thank you again !
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(1) Hazlett et al., 2021. Exploring neural mechanisms of the health benefits of gratitude in women: A randomized controlled trial. Brain Behav Immun. Jul;95:444-453. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33932527/
(2) Cunha et al., 2019. Positive Psychology and Gratitude Interventions: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Front Psychol. Mar 21;10:584. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30949102/
(3) Komase et al., 2021. Effects of gratitude intervention on mental health and well-being among workers: A systematic review. J Occup Health. Jan;63(1):e12290. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34762326/
Wow, Sarah, you are more than welcome! I am thrilled my post resonates with you and thank you for the information and links which are so helpful. Gratitude is undoubtedly a profoundly beneficial and transformational state of being and I am truly grateful for your contribution and enthusiasm on such a vitally important subject. Way to go!
I am grateful to you too Sue! Keep up the good !
Bless you, Sarah. I have bookmarked your links to read and incorporate into my research. Amazing work all round and with heartfelt gratitude, thank you!
Fantastic Sue ! I look forward to reading more from you. I have written about gratitude too - https://sarahpenrose.substack.com/p/homeopathy-and-the-mind
Wonderful and I will read your article too! So lovely to meet you and look forward to sharing more with you. Have a lovely weekend.
Bless! You too!
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Thank you, Kathleen. Sending waves of love and gratitude your way. Have a beautiful weekend!
Appreciated! And sending back your way. :-)
I felt it and have been feeling the love all day. Have a wonderful weekend, Kathleen!
Thank you, Elizabeth. This is so beautiful, I am going to share it on a Note. I loved writing this post and I am so grateful to you for reading and sharing your special affirmation with me.