Gratitude is good for health (DW#617)
In case you need some motivation to start a regular gratitude practice, we will explore some of its benefits over the next few days.
There is a lot of solid research showing that gratitude is a key component to help people live happier, longer lives.
Here are just some of the positive impacts on physical health that various studies have found:
Keeping a gratitude journal caused participants to report:
- fewer physical symptoms
- more time spent exercising
- less physical pain
- Patients with hypertension reported a significant decrease in their systolic blood pressure.
- A gratitude practice increased levels of energy and vitality experienced by the participants.
- Keeping a gratitude journal increased the participants likelihood of self-care and wellbeing-boosting behaviours such as healthy eating, going to the doctor and exercising.
Given these results, it appears that gratitude has both a direct and an indirect impact on our physical health. It makes sense that we incorporate a gratitude practice as part of taking care of, and appreciating our bodies.
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