9 Ways to Promote Gratitude in Your Life by Therese Bochard is a to-the-point observational how-to list backed up appropriately by cited fact. Bochard neatly laid out several points she observed that instituting gratitude can enhance a person’s life, increasing the overall happiness. It appears she has chosen to research her own observations, questioning herself with how these nine points may work. Not only does she state her observations, she also includes her own experiences to briefly explain her reasoning. Backed with sources from such places as published studies and renowned professionals, she has created a brief, helpful read.
Key Takeaways:
- I constantly compare myself to people who are more productive than I am (have more energy and need less sleep), who go to a doctor once a year, and who are resilient to stress.
- Three months later, the students who wrote about positive experiences had better mood levels, fewer visits to the health center, and experienced fewer illnesses.
- Motivational speaker Jim Rohn says, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, including yourself.”
“According to University of California at Davis psychologist Robert Emmons, PhD, a powerful exercise in cultivating gratitude is to compose a “gratitude letter” to a person who has made a positive and lasting influence in your life.”
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2017/01/01/9-ways-to-promote-gratitude-in-your-life/