For the longest time, I believed that feeling good — truly being happy — depended on what happened outside of me. I thought happiness was something I would finally earn once I achieved certain milestones: finding the right partner, the right home, being the perfect weight or discovering a new country. I wasn’t alone in […]
Scientifically Proven Benefits of Being in a State of Gratitude
Gratitude is often thought of as a simple “thank you” or a polite expression of appreciation. However, its influence on human well-being runs much deeper. When I practice gratitude intentionally, it has a great impact on both my mental, physical, and emotional health. Science has taken a keen interest in gratitude, and numerous studies show […]
How to Have a Grateful Heart In Good and Bad Times
To have a grateful heart takes practice. For some of us, we often take things for granted. In trying times we tend to focus on all the things that are going wrong. Sometimes being grateful seems impossible when we’re just trying to survive the day. What I’m realizing, however, is that having a grateful heart […]
This Happened When I Did a Gratitude Experiment for 30 Days
I’ve had a gratitude practice for a number of years now and I know the positive effects it has on my wellbeing. I’ve written about my gratitude practice on this site, however, I was curious about the results of practicing gratitude for 30 days straight. Can I see a noticeable difference in how practicing a […]