Expressing Gratitude Can Benefit Health!

Expressing gratitude can have many positive effects on your physical and mental health. Feeling gratitude and appreciation helps by disconnecting us from toxic, negative emotions and the ruminating that often accompanies them.

While gratitude alone may not prevent illnesses, it can contribute to overall well-being and promote a healthier lifestyle. Here are ten tips on how expressing gratitude can improve your health:

1. Reduces Stress: Gratitude can help lower stress levels by shifting your focus away from negative thoughts and worries. When you express gratitude, you are more likely to dwell on positive aspects of your life, which can reduce the production of stress hormones like cortisol.

2. Enhances Mental Health: Regularly acknowledging and appreciating what you’re thankful for can improve your mood and mental well-being. It can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, promoting a more positive outlook on life.

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Many people have conflicting feelings about the holiday season. Getting together with family in celebration is excellent. The decadent displays of food usually presented at gatherings are another story. The turkeys are tempting, that ham is enticing, and did that pumpkin pie call your name?

Of the millions of turkeys produced yearly, about a quarter are served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pair those juicy, golden-brown turkeys with stuffing and cranberry sauce. Add in the rum punch, and you've got a recipe for overeating and a bad case of indigestion!

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