When you learn to be more grateful, you automatically become happier, healthier, and even more attractive.
It is often the most straightforward solution that produces the best effect. But when it comes to the big problems in life, we tend to overlook them or don't take them seriously enough. But what if you could reduce stress, strengthen your immune system, and have more joy in life at the same time, just with one simple word?
For far too long, we have taken a " thank you " for granted. But that's a mistake because we can promote our health by merely showing appreciation for others a little more often.
Benefits of gratitude
New studies have shown that showing gratitude can improve mental and physical health. Improved mood, higher energy levels, lower blood pressure, and lower inflammatory biomarkers related to heart health. So a grateful heart is a healthy heart.
And just as gratitude helps us fight stress, it can also give our careers a boost and make us more productive. Gratitude makes it easier for us to build trust and lower negative feelings such as envy, jealousy, and fear. In this way, you can deepen existing relationships and become even more attractive at the same time—a definite win-win situation.
Secrets to Greater Gratitude
You have probably heard the phrase "you are what you do regularly" before. And that's an attitude we should all live by. It takes about three weeks to pick up a new habit in daily life; this is when our synapses in the brain need to get used to a new behavior until it becomes natural for us.
By becoming aware of the good things in life, we untangle negative behavior patterns and see the positive in any situation more quickly. It is best to start with a quiet time to meditate - without any distractions - to become more aware of the things for which you can be thankful. This can be material things, friends, family, partners, your self, but also merely the world in which you live.
Here is a simple guide to meditating at home:
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Take a comfortable position - for example, you
can sit on the couch, lean against a pillow, or sit with your legs crossed and back
straight. Close your eyes.
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Become aware of the sounds around you and then
your own body. Relax your legs, shoulders, and stomach, let your arms hang
slack, and your jaw relax.
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Focus on your breathing, then slowly bring
yourself to mind all the things you can be thankful for. It could be anything
from the kindness of a stranger to the unconditional love of your dog - or
those amazing pancakes your partner prepares for you every Sunday.
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Say "thank you" to yourself between
each of these thoughts.
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Take a deep breath and feel the spiritual power
of gratitude flow through your entire body.
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Before you go back to your daily life, you might
want to think about how you can share and pass on this gratitude with others
over the next few days or weeks.
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When it feels right to you, bring your hands
together in front of your heart and say, "Thank you for this life."
v Once you are ready, slowly and carefully open your eyes.
If you're still not entirely sure how to get started, guided meditation can guide how to become more grateful.
Incorporating a grateful attitude into your daily life is
probably one of the best decisions you can make for your body and soul. When
you repeatedly focus on things that make you feel good, your brain makes new
connections that will make it easier to handle happy and healthy in the future.
Thank you, gratitude.