HEALTH
Express Gratitude [10:36] Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola
April 18, 2023 – It counters the epidemic that overwhelms 1 in 4. Fortunately you can easily change this nightmare of an epidemic with one simple strategy that anyone can do – rich or poor, young or old. It also builds immunity, happiness, longevity and reduces all sorts of signs of disease. Ready?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- Only 1 in 3 Americans report being “very happy.” More than half say they’re frustrated at work. Nearly 1 in 4 experience no life enjoyment at all
- Small changes in perspective and/or behavior can add up, and practicing gratitude has been scientifically verified as a way to boost happiness and life satisfaction
- Gratitude is also a form of generosity, as it involves extending “something” to another person, even if it’s only a verbal affirmation of thanks, and generosity and happiness are neurally linked
- If your happiness could use a boost, commit to cultivating an attitude of gratitude. It not only boosts life satisfaction, it’s also the single best predictor of good relationships, and benefits both sanity and physical health
- A dozen different strategies are reviewed, all of which can help you build and strengthen your sense of gratitude
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