A friend recently shared this with me, and I thought it was worth passing on.
A grateful disposition reduces materialism, risk of burnout and symptoms of depression and makes you happier! Here are three small acts with big impacts to help you practice gratitude daily.
#1. Handwritten notes. Pick up a pen and pack of blank notecards and send at least one note a week. Keep it positive, including at least one reason why you’re grateful for this connection. Studies show people who write notes are more satisfied with life and show fewer symptoms of depression
#2. Small acts of kindness. Buy coffee or donuts for your office or coworkers or get lunch with a friend who is new to the area. Studies show more kindness means more happiness! Acts of kindness for friends, family members and colleagues for seven days, participants in the study reported higher levels of happiness and well-being.
#3. Daily gratitude check-ins. Write three things you’re grateful for on a sticky note, and glance at it regularly. Keep a gratitude journal, updating at the beginning or end of your day. Studies show that counting our daily blessings increases well-being. Writing down what you’re grateful for each week creates more life satisfaction and optimism for the week ahead.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the beauty around us because life just messy, but start with the small stuff. Did the light turn on when you flipped a switch? Be thankful, and as you start noticing the small stuff, you’ll realize there’s a whole world of things to be grateful for! Then share it and see what a difference it will make!
Tis the season for Gratitude and a much Happier New Year!
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