5 amazing health benefits of practicing gratitude
From improved relationships to better physical and mental health, here are all the health benefits of practicing gratitude, explained by wellness expert Karishma Shah.
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"In positive psychology research, 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," says wellness expert and nutritionist Karishma Shah in her recent Instagram post.(Pixabay)
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Gratitude can lead to better physical and mental health: Your mind and body are inseparably connected via a constant feedback loop. The activity of your mind, including your thoughts, beliefs and emotions, is constantly influencing your physiology.(Pixabay)
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Gratitude can reduce stress and make you feel happy: Practicing gratitude blocks toxic emotions - envy, resentment, regret, depression - which can wreak havoc on happiness and diminish well-being. As researchers have found, gratitude is strongly associated with greater happiness.(Pixabay)
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Gratitude can help you sleep better: Getting a good night's sleep is vital for good health because during sleep, our body eliminates toxins, consolidates memories and repairs and regenerates.(Unsplash)
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