Practicing gratitude has positive social, mental health, and physical health effects.

1. Gratitude helps us focus on the good
in life and see that there is good
outside of ourselves.
THE BENEFITS OF
Practicing gratitude opens up
relationships, increases
helpfulness and empathy, and
decreases feelings of loneliness
GRATITUDE
SOCIAL BENEFITS1
Gratitude increases positive
emotions, such as happiness,
hopefulness, and joy, while
decreasing depression.
MENTAL HEALTH
BENEFITS
2
Gratitude helps reduce social
comparison and allows us to
appreciate the accomplishments of
others, rather than resenting those
accomplishments.
Studies show that people who practice gratitude
regularly have improved immune systems, lower
blood pressure, fewer aches and pains, and improved
sleep.
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
BENEFITS
IMPROVED SELF ESTEEM
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How will you practice
gratitude?