🦉 WRITE 2 OR 3 SENTENCES IN A GRATITUDE JOURNAL
Why is this important?
Writing in a gratitude journal is an easy way to practice gratitude on a daily basis. Gratitude has been shown to promote happiness and positivity, lower blood pressure, improve immune functioning and facilitate better sleep. It also reduces the risk of anxiety disorders and depression. According to Dr. Robert Emmons of UC Davis, “Studies have shown that grateful people engage in more exercise, have better dietary behaviors, are less likely to smoke and abuse alcohol, and have higher rates of medication adherence – factors that translate into a healthier and happier life.”
💡 Practical tip: If you don’t want to write in a journal, you could say out loud what you’re grateful for first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed.
6 steps to writing in a gratitude journal:
Starting new habits is not always easy. This video will walk you through specific steps you can take to make this habit part of your routine.
You can also click on the link here for a more detailed written explanation. Our goal is to help you identify your obstacles and improve your daily routine.
Professor Andrew Huberman:
We encourage you to listen to Andrew Huberman’s podcast: The science of gratitude and how to build a gratitude practice. Andrew is a neuroscientist and Professor at Stanford University. He discusses the latest science and provides education that anyone can benefit from. You can find more interesting topics here.
Additional helpful resources:
Eight Ways Gratitude Boosts Happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D, The Little Book of Gratitude, Robert Emmons, PhD
