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7 Proven Benefits Of Gratitude!

We often live our lives wanting more and more. In the process of wanting and working for more, we gradually forget about what we already have.

We live a mechanical life on loop, running and chasing some destination only to find that it is not at all what we want.

At least, once in a while you should stop and enjoy the journey and be thankful for how far you have come rather than pushing yourself for more.

Perhaps, you should practice gratitude daily if you want a happier life. Gratitude is one of the greatest ways to lead a fulfilling life of your dreams but also gratitude has many other amazing advantages. Keep reading to find them.

What is gratitude?

Gratitude is nothing but thankfulness. Being grateful is an act of expressing thanks and appreciation.

7 Scientifically proven benefits of gratitude:

1. Gratitude benefits your immune system:

                      

           Surprising isn't it? Gratitude actually helps you enhance your health. Gratitude increases optimism, which studies show enhances the cell meditated immune system - the way our body fights viruses and bacteria.

2. Gratitude boosts productivity:

           Many employees often feel dissatisfied with their paycheck and always want more. This will result in not liking the job they do. But, the people who are grateful for the job and money will be more productive in their jobs than the others.

           Productivity increases by more than 50% when an employee receives a "thank you" from the supervisor. Studies also show that 81% work harder for grateful bosses.

3. Gratitude protects you from stress:

           When you feel grateful for your life and things around it, you tend to develop a tendency to cope up with stress and other negative effects.

 4. Gratitude helps in increasing your income:

            Being grateful for the work you do, will help you increase your income. Studies have proven that people who are grateful have a 7% higher income than those who are not.

 5. Gratitude helps you sleep deeply:

                       

            Gratitude increases sleep quality. You will always have a good night's sleep. Gratitude also decreases sleep duration. You no longer have to struggle to fall asleep.

  6. Gratitude improves your relationships:

            Expressing gratitude can increase feelings of belonging and love whereas it decreases the feeling of loneliness. Gratitude also helps us in being more empathetic and socially out going.

  7. Gratitude enhances your decision-making skills:

             Practicing a decision can help you to have more clarity towards the future. It will also enhance your will power and help in making thoughtful and right decisions.

Thus, gratitude can greatly empower your life. Practicing gratitude daily will make you happier and healthier. Thank you for reading. My heartfelt gratitude to you!