Have you ever wondered why expressing gratitude towards someone feels so good? It turns out that scientific evidence supports the idea that sharing gratitude can make us feel happier and more fulfilled.
According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, participants who expressed gratitude towards someone else experienced a significant increase in their own well-being. The study found that expressing gratitude can improve relationships, reduce stress, and increase overall happiness levels.
So, what does this mean for us?
It means that taking the time to share our gratitude with the people we love can have a profound impact on our own happiness and sense of fulfillment. It can be as simple as thanking your partner for doing the dishes, telling your friend how much you appreciate their support, or expressing your gratitude towards a family member who has always been there for you.
But while we’ve all heard of the power of gratitude, and we all probably know it’s important and we’d like to be more grateful, it is important to realize that actually sharing our gratitude out loud can sometimes feel very vulnerable, and actually be a lot harder than we think. It’s also important to note that sometimes we just don’t feel it. Despite our best intentions to truly feel grateful - we don’t.
So alongside this encouragement to share more gratitude with the people in your life, and to dive deeply into the step-by-step guide below… comes the reminder to be kind and patient with yourself as you show up for more authentic gratitude in your life. Don’t force this. That’s not going to be helpful. Just do your best and focus on baby steps.
Your Gratitude Workout 💪 Gratitude Journal
It’s so simple. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. This is POWERFUL.
- Write down at least 5 things you’re grateful for!!!
It can be anything.
Little things. Large things.
Silly things. Serious things.
