Gratitude Can Make You Happier, Science proves

We have heard much about gratitude, yet science is showing that if put into practice, gratitude can make you happier.

A book called Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert Emmons PhD, tells of the scientific proof that gratitude can change every aspect of your life.

Keeping a gratitude journal has proven to be helpful in fostering an attitude of gratitude. It is suggested that we regularly write down 5 or more very specific things for which we can be grateful. It is also helpful to think of new items every day.

Even when we are experiencing difficult times, it is helpful to think thoughts of gratitude rather than victimization.
For example, rather than saying, "Most nights I wake up every few hours", we can change the thought to: "I feel so grateful when I can sleep through the night."

It takes a little practice, but with the change of thoughts, comes the change to more positive feelings.
With more positive feelings, more wonderful things manifest in our lives for which we can be grateful.

Research is there to suggest to us that we can indeed become happier and healthier by concentrating on and feeling more gratitude. According to one study done, college graduates that considered themselves happy had annual salaries of $25,000 higher than those who considered themselves unhappy, 16 years after graduating.

Would now be the right time to re-activate your Gratitude Journal?
Rather than take the benefits that come our way for granted, let us watch for the multiple ways for which we can be grateful.
We can all be superb examples of how gratitude can manifest more happiness in our lives!

Acknowledging my gratitude to this BraveHeart Community!
Rijuta Tooker
Soul Power Community