Although you probably know from your own experience, scientific research indicates that gratitude gives the grateful person benefits. These benefits include physical health; mental, psychological, and spiritual health enhancements; positive effects on our emotional and social selves; and workplace relationships, decision-making skills, and productivity.
In this blog I will present highlights of a major study titled, “35 Scientific Benefits of Gratitude: Mental Health Research Findings” by Imed Bouchrika, Phd, Chief Data Scientist.
Gratitude has two core components—first as “an affirmation of goodness” and then as a way for us to acknowledge that the “sources of this goodness are outside of ourselves.”
Practicing gratitude is not complicated. Several studies have shown that writing down the details of positive experiences you had throughout the day, week, or month can help condition your brain to be more appreciative of the things you have to be grateful for.
Writing a letter of gratitude or even a thank you note to at least one person a week helps significantly improve mental health.
Gratitude—
- Helps strengthen the immune system.
- Extends the lifespan
- Reduces envy and jealousy
- Helps manage grief.
- Contributes to happiness.
For the full article see 35 Scientific Benefits of Gratitude: Mental Health Research Findings | Research.com