Thanksgiving is a holiday on which, during family meals, each person announces what they are most thankful for. Gratitude is a way of showing thankfulness for things like family, friends, pets, or almost anything. Expressing gratitude impacts various aspects of individuals’s lives, including mental health, relationships, and goals.
Showing gratitude can impact many people’s mental health. The practice of gratitude reduces mental stress, many studies have shown that the response to gratitude is an instantaneous 10% boost in happiness and a 35% decrease in depressive signs. Instead of wanting more in life, people understand what great things they already have in their lives through gratitude. During difficult times, many tend to surround themselves with negative thoughts. But, thinking about all the positive things you are grateful for could remove those thoughts and focus on the positive parts, leading to better health.
Gratitude is one of the major effects of relationships. A bunch of people gather together with families and friends during Thanksgiving, a time where instead of pushing each other apart, pulls them together and closer than before. Showing gratitude during this period of the year also shows that you care about others’ well-being, which builds better understanding and connections. Not only can gratitude strengthen bonds, but it is an opportunity for millions to create new long-lasting friendships and relationships.
The impact of gratitude can push us to complete our goals. It is one of the keys to success because of the positive effects on relationships not only personally, but also professionally. Gratitude brings us an upbeat mindset and helps us overcome our challenges to push us to reach and complete our goals. When individuals are aware of their achievements, it makes them feel better about themselves which not only uplifts their mental health but increases their motivation and drive to complete even more accomplishments.
Therefore, gratitude inspires thousands of lives every day worldwide. If you want to improve your mental health, relationships, and goals, then you should keep gratitude in mind
