You get to experience the people that matter most to you most often. You get to be around people who value you as a friend, brother, daughter, grandson, or neighbor. You don't have to live your life telling people how grateful you are for what you have. What you can do is make yourself genuinely grateful and open yourself up to others by showing gratitude. Making a list of the things that make you happy is the first step. Follow that list to its conclusion, finding something positive in every single thing you have.
And it appears to be such an effective emotion-enhancer, it can even make people happier than negative rewards. You can study gratitude by setting it as a goal, establishing gratitude, measuring how it helps you feel, and observing its impact. Or, you can simply try setting it as your daily routine and see how it feels. Some people believe that happiness is an easily accessible emotion. For them, gratitude can be a much more difficult emotion to observe. But science has found that the way gratitude is expressed can have the greatest impact.
When people experience more gratitude, they are also more able to find meaning in their lives, making them feel good about their existence. Gratitude is more likely to have positive impact on a person's mental and physical health. People who experience more gratitude report lower levels of stress and they have more energy, less fatigue, and more energy to be more active. People who experience more gratitude also have better self-esteem, higher self-esteem, and lower anxiety and depression. They're also more likely to make changes in their lives that lead to better health and well being.
One of the main reasons for our negativity, according to research, is the stress and negativity that we receive from our daily lives. Nevertheless, doing what you feel is right can lead to success. If you stick with your commitments and actions, your results will grow, the experience of gratitude will improve your mood, and you will also feel that you are positively influencing your surrounding.
Researchers studying the science of gratitude suggest that when we thank people for their generosity or services, the rest of us benefit as well. Studies have shown that gratitude can lower the stress hormone cortisol, which signals anxiety, and boost feelings of well-being. Research also shows that people with higher levels of gratitude and well-being make better financial decisions. It may be time to embrace the new-age mantra of "gratitude is good for you."
Cultivating gratitude can be a challenging practice that many of us struggle with. Why? The emotion of gratitude is complex, and what works for one person could be detrimental for another. It's also easy to get carried away when it comes to gratitude – too many thoughts in our heads. Yet, the the evidence shows that it's a proven asset to our wellbeing and happiness.