A Simple Habit That Helps Your Brain and Your Heart

Gratitude is a simple concept with a powerful impact on many aspects of our physical and mental health.

Research shows that practicing gratitude is even linked to higher levels of “good” cholesterol and lower levels of “bad” cholesterol.

When it comes to mental health benefits, one study found that actively practicing gratitude can interrupt the brain's habitual focus on stress and negativity, especially in people with depression.

Gratitude Writing for the Win

People who wrote with more gratitude used fewer negative-emotion words and reported improvements in their mental health, compared to people who did regular expressive writing or journaling.

So take a moment right now and think of one person or one small thing you’re grateful for.

Then write it down on a piece of paper or a sticky note 🗒️

And notice how it makes you smile. 😀

Sources: PubMed and Thrive Global

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