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MCC Daily Tribune

National Gratitude Month

National Gratitude Month is November and it is time to show some gratitude! Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as gratitude can give new meaning to life? Research states that people who practice gratitude every day are not only happier but also healthier. So if you were looking for reasons to be thankful, then these benefits should be just the motivation you need.

NATIONAL GRATITUDE MONTH ACTIVITIES

  1. Start a gratitude journal

    Start a gratitude journal. It’s not something you have to buy from the internet; just a simple notebook would do. Write three things you are grateful for every day; it could be something as simple as a good meal or a beautiful sunset. When you look back at all the things you’ve mentioned in the journal, you will be able to reflect on all the great things you’ve been missing out on all this time.

  2. Spread gratitude

    Share gratitude with other people. Tell them how much you appreciate their services, care, friendship, etc. Show your family how grateful you are to have them in your life, let them know how they make your life better just by being a part of it.

  3. Give back to the community

    Show your gratitude and appreciation by giving back to the community. Helping out in the community is a good way to appreciate everything in life. So do your part and become something that others can be grateful for.

5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT GRATITUDE

  1. Women are more grateful than men

    A national survey on gratitude found that women tend to be more grateful than men.

  2. Gratitude for better teamwork

    Gratitude makes you a better team player and could even help prevent athlete burnout.

  3. Gratefulness improves grades

    Grateful teens are more likely to get A’s in school.

  4. Materialistic people lack gratitude

    Research shows materialistic people are low in well-being, as they have less grateful.

  5. No gratitude at the workplace

    According to research people are less likely to express gratitude at work than anywhere else.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL GRATITUDE MONTH

  1. Gratitude makes us healthy

    Gratitude improves our physical health. People who practice gratitude experience fewer aches and pains and they report feeling healthier than other people. This is because grateful people are more likely to take care of their health. They exercise more and take better care of themselves, which contributes to good health.

  2. Gratitude improves psychological health

    Gratitude helps in reducing harmful emotions, ranging from envy and resentment to anger and frustration. According to research, grateful people have higher levels of positive emotion which effectively increases happiness and reduces depression.

  3. Gratitude is good for relationships

    Showing appreciation not only improves existing relationships but can also help you win new friends. One study states that thanking a new acquaintance makes them more likely to seek an ongoing relationship. Not only does acknowledging other people’s contributions lead to better relationships; it does also lead to new opportunities.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
11/04/2022