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November 19, 2012 by
10 Ways to Practice Gratitude Today!
When asked what 3 things he
would like people to know about gratitude, top researcher, Robert
Emmons, said: “First, the practice of gratitude can increase
happiness levels by around 25%. Second, this is not hard to
achieve–a few hours writing a gratitude journal over 3 weeks can
create an effect that lasts 6 months if not more. Third, that
cultivating gratitude brings other health effects, such as longer
and better quality sleep time”.[1]
First, 25% happier? Who doesn’t want that? Second, we can see lasting results in only a few weeks? And third, we’ll not only be happier–we’ll be healthier
too? If this is true (and it is), then we would be crazy NOT to
practice gratitude! Hopefully these reasons, as well as those I outlined
in my recent post, “10 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude,” are enough to inspire you to give it a try!
Before You Get Started: What You Need to Know
1) Remember, the goal is to actively practice gratitude, not just wait around to feel grateful (more on this in “10 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude”).
2) Studies show, the best way to make gratitude a habit is to spice it up with different types of gratitude practice. Choose two, three, or all of the exercises below to get you started. They’re all beneficial, so choose those that most resonate with you, and feel free to “mix it up”. The best gratitude practice for you is the one you will stick with!
3) It doesn’t matter exactly how often you practice gratitude; what matters is that you do it routinely. Every day, once a week, three times a week–whatever works for you, just stick with it and keep it consistent. You can even set a goal for how long your gratitude practice will continue. In 2008, I practiced gratitude for my “yearly theme” (my alternative to New Year’s Resolutions). For one full year, my focus was to simply be more grateful each and every day. It was one of my favorite personal goals of all time, and most of the practices I started during my “year of gratitude” I still practice today!
Now that you have the three “rules,” check out the list of ideas below. Then, pick one and get started. Don’t delay–start today!
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