by Kate | Oct 5, 2022 | Gratitude
Having a gratitude practice is good for you mind, body, and soul. Robert Emmons, a leading researcher on gratitude, explains that people who practice gratitude consistently report a host of benefits, including higher levels of positive emotions, lower blood pressure,...
by Kate | Oct 22, 2020 | Chronic healing, Gratitude, kind promises
I return to the topic of gratitude partly because it feels like a “should.” Rafts of psychological research tell me that it’s good for my body, mind, and soul to practice gratitude. Once I slide into gratitude, I remember that it’s also a joy! Noticing the things for...
by Kate | Oct 14, 2020 | Gratitude, kind promises
Practicing gratitude has many benefits. It has proven to be the most reliable method of increasing happiness. It reduces anxiety and depression. It lowers blood pressure and reduces the symptoms of illness. We feel better when we are practicing gratitude. How can we...
by Kate | Oct 7, 2020 | Gratitude, kind promises
it’s gratitude month 2020. I asked myself how I would “do gratitude” differently this year. Then I realized that gratitude is humble and simple. It’s a reminder of the good things in life. I flourish because of support given me by other beings and the planet itself....
by Kate | Oct 23, 2019 | Gratitude, kind promises
Gratitude practice increases your happiness partly because it calms your cortex – the part of your brain that thinks, perceives, and processes information and language. Neuroscientist Rick Hanson describes the structure of our brains using animal metaphors to help us...
by Kate | Oct 8, 2019 | Gratitude, kind promises
As we head toward November, it’s a good time to to update or begin a gratitude practice. There are both practical and spiritual reasons for taking time to notice our blessings. Greater Good lists many health benefits of gratitude, including increasing positive...
