In the final days of 2020, we may feel the need to reflect and evaluate all that happened during this year.
After doing some thinking myself, I decided to share with you a concept in which I have been finding some comfort, which is “gratitude”.
Don’t get me wrong I know how hard this year has been on all of humanity (worldwide), but I have been giving this concept the benefit of the doubt for a while now and it’s been quite an interesting experience, so, if you would be so kind, just hear me out on this one.
Every once in a while I’ve been practising this exercise that consists of making a list with things that I’m grateful for and it actually helps me feel better.
But don’t just take my word for it, let’s see what the researchers have to say about gratitude.
So just to be clear, gratitude implies the expression of appreciation for what you have, meaning that you recognize its value (and I’m not talking about money). People who experience who are grateful for something may get the sensation of feeling “all warm and fuzzy” on the inside.
Research shows that making a conscious effort to appreciate what you have is actually good for your physical and mental health, plus there’s a bonus, it strengthens relationships. Gratitude is an emotion that makes us feel good on the inside but it also extends to…
