FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#14 - Flipbook - Page 54
Practicing gratitude
doesn’t just boost our
moods, it also helps:
1. Increase the likelihood
of building more
relationships
Expressing gratitude to
others fosters a deeper
sense of connection,
trust, and appreciation.
It strengthens social
bonds and promotes
a culture of kindness
and generosity. By
acknowledging the
contributions and
positive qualities
of others, we build
stronger and more
ful昀椀lling relationships.
So, whether you thank a
stranger for holding the
door or you send a quick
thank-you note to a coworker, acknowledging
other people’s
contributions can lead to
new opportunities.
2. Improve physical
health
Studies suggest that
grateful individuals
may experience better
sleep, lower levels
of in昀氀ammation,
and reduced blood
pressure. Gratitude’s
positive impact on both
mental and physical
health underscores its
importance as a holistic
approach to well-being.
3. Improve mental health
Research has shown
that regularly practicing
gratitude can improve
mood, reduce stress,
and increase overall
life satisfaction. It
promotes optimism and
positive thinking, which
in turn can enhance our
mental resilience and
coping mechanisms.
4.Improve self-esteem
Rather than becoming
resentful toward people
who have more money
or better jobs, which
is a major factor in
reduced self-esteem,
grateful people are
able to appreciate
other people’s
accomplishments and
not compare them to
their own.
5. Reduce impatience
People who are more
appreciative of what
they have tend to
be less dissatis昀椀ed
and more aware of
opportunities, leading
to better decisions and
less pressure to seek
immediate grati昀椀cation.
6. Become a nicer person
According to a 2012
study by the University
of Kentucky, grateful
people are more likely
to be nicer even when
others behave less
kind. Not only that, but
they are also less likely
to be more empathetic
and sensitive towards
other people.
