In Gratitude...

Research has shown gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. 

Gratitude is an action!
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It is not happiness that brings us gratitude 
It is gratitude that brings us happiness

Let's reflect on the many things we have been blessed with this year. 

• We are grateful for the frontline healthcare workers put their own lives at risk daily to provide care to those suffering from COVID-19. 
• We are grateful for the postal, delivery, grocery, and warehouse workers who make sure the rest of us receive mail, medicine, and food.
• We are grateful for the scientific collaboration on a scale never before seen to find a vaccine.
• We are grateful for each and every person in our communities and networks.

The quarantine has meant more time together as families and has reinforced the importance of human connection and friendship. Remember heroes come from all walks of life and as we enter the season of giving, now more than ever, be grateful for the support of your community.

Gratitude Exercise: Take some time to journal about how this year has brought gratitude into your life.  Who might you add to this  list  (people, pets, things, events)?

Inspired by and adapted from Maryland University of Integrative Health's weekly gratitude email.