The Science of Gratitude
Nov 26, 2020
by
Faraz Gafoor
Some years seem to weigh more heavily on us than others. As we enter the holiday season, one-by-one reminders like this will begin to pop up, recounting the reasons to be thankful. While it's often a friendly hint to extend goodwill to others through kindness, there's actually a scientific reason to the season that might be worth your time and attention.
It turns out that gratitude has very real and proven positive effects. From improved self-esteem and psychological health to better sleep and physical wellbeing—gratitude can be a cure-all for what ails you. According to The Science of Gratitude from Tremendousness, gratitude rewires our brains kickstarting the production of dopamine and serotonin. Like anti-depressants, these neurotransmitters activate the "bliss" portions of the brain. And the practice of gratitude has been shown to keep the good times perpetually rolling.
As you reflect on your reasons to be thankful today, take a moment to appreciate what that act of gratitude is doing for you in the long-run. That in itself is just another reason to be grateful.
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” -Maya Angelou
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