13 Jul 2020
Gratitude Forever :Listen with Priyanka
Is saying “Thanks “ just good manners or is there something more to it ?
I was even reading that gratitude can have the same effects as anti-depressants (chemicals )acting on the neuro transmitters in the brain.
Happiness makes you grateful and gratefulness makes you happy.
Gratitude has the power to heal.
Gratitude has the power to bring hope. In other words, gratitude can help us cope with hard times.
Gratitude isn’t just an emotion that we feel. It’s an act, and one that must be done intentionally,to recognize the positive aspects of our lives, the things that bring us joy and make our lives complete. It’s an attitude or disposition, and it’s something you must purposefully do to get the
most benefit.
When you practice gratitude, it starts a virtuous cycle in your mind that influences how you think and see the world. You focus on the positives in your life, and then you notice there are more positives than you previously realized. Then you become more grateful for these, and you see
more for which you have appreciation. Not to mention, when you practice gratitude, your brain also releases hormones that encourage this cycle to continue.
The significance of gratitude on the hypothalamus and reward pathways can’t be overlooked.
When your brain releases dopamine, you feel good. It’s something you want to do again.
Dopamine also plays a significant role in initiating action, making it more likely that you will repeat the positive behaviors. This can help you engage in many healthy activities that enhance your physical and mental health. One of the benefits of
being grateful is that you appreciate your life more and want to enjoy it to its fullest, which can often lead to engaging in behaviors that allow you to live longer and be healthier .Those with higher levels of gratitude also slept better while also reporting reductions in feelings of depression and anxiety. The researchers wondered if being grateful or the improved sleep improved the mental state because these results were striking in their outcomes.
Gratitude can help to strengthen bonds and increase the positive feelings others have toward you. When you tell or show others that you appreciate them, they’re much more likely to communicate honestly with you and to express relationship concerns when they arise, allowing
You to find solutions to problems before they become larger issues that can’t be resolved
Gratitude is indeed an incredibly positive habit to learn and one that can help to change your life as well as your brain. Because it’s a habit, not just an emotion, it does require regular practice to maintain. But once you learn how to focus on gratitude, you will notice improvements in many areas of your life.
It might seem hard sometimes to think about gratitude, especially when times are very tough.
But recognizing that you have many things for which to be grateful is possible, if you give it time and attention. Start small and think of all the things that others may take for granted, and you will appreciate.
