“Tis the season to be jolly…” is a line from a popular season tune. The song tells us that it is the season of having fun and being happy. Unfortunately, the joy is usually short – lived, because after all the merry – making and fuss is over, we are back to our regular, uneventful lives again. And for some of us, that doesn’t make us very happy.
So what can we do to feel good long after the party’s over?
One of the simplest things that you can do is practice gratitude. Appreciate the things that one has rather than what one does not helps to improve mood, and well, make us happy and demonstrated by the research below.
1. Giving thanks can make you feel happier.
2. Expanding the Science and Practice of Gratitude
3. How Feelings of Gratitude Breed Happiness and Well-Being
4. Practicing Gratitude Can Increase Happiness by 25%
5. 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Gratitude That Will Motivate You To Give Thanks Year-Round
So how can we mindfully incorporate thankfulness into our daily lives?
In the next three posts, we will share some DIY exercises to help you practice being grateful.
