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Why is gratitude important for mental health?
Let me count the ways.. When practiced regularly, gratitude has been shown by numerous studies to have a direct impact on overall well being. It has been shown to impact mental health in terms of determination, energy, attention, enthusiasm, and optimism and lower levels of anxiety and depression but also physical wellness such as fewer aches and pains and even improvements in exercise patterns and better sleep quality.
To be honest, I need to implement more regularity to my gratitude practice. I have worked on this in different ways in the past, but currently do not have it as regular routine in my days or even weeks. I am hoping and planning for
Dr. Dalgin, Thanksgiving to be my kick off to a daily practice. This newsletter focus is a terrific inspiration and motivation to get back on track. Program Director After all, who couldn’t use more overall well being?
Why is gratitude important for mental health?
Personally, I think gratitude can improve the overall wellness and attitude of someone. I think that showing appreciation to others can decrease stress and negativity. I think that expressing gratitude can encourage someone to cope with their mental health in a more optimistic and positive way. As counselors, we can need to keep in mind that showing gratitude towards our clients will be important because it may be the only time they’re receiving it
I incorporate thankfulness and gratitude into my life by appreciating everything and everyone. I feel when it comes to gratitude you can’t be picky. I think it is important to appreciate everything in life and understand gratitude doesn’t have to be saved for the big things. Every day I take the time to remember how grateful I am for my life and where I am in
Elyse Travers, RC that moment.
internship Student
How is gratitude important for mental health?
Practicing the skill of gratitude during the most challenging part of your day helps block negative emotions, such as anxiety or low self-esteem and changing them into peace and serenity. Gratitude in turn strengthens one’s mental health.
I incorporate gratitude into my morning meditation each day. I am grateful for the little things in life like starting a new day and having the ability to do the work that is put in front of me. When the day has ended, I thank my higher power for guiding me through the day.
