WHY WRITE A GRATITUDE LETTER?

EVIDENCE BASED

Writing a gratitude letter shifts your perspective to a growth mindset. You see what’s positive and working in your life. You notice the abundance that surrounds you. Studies show it boosts happiness for yourself and those around you.

HERE’S HOW TO DO IT:
Make a list of 5 people that you’re grateful to have or have had in your life. Write one of them a gratitude letter (why you’re appreciative that he/she is in your life). Be specific. Either send it or give them a call. If you cannot share it, share it ceremoniously—burn it or place it in your home meditation space for a while.

Do it this weekend. SHARE WITH US your story from this activity! #BeGrateFULL

Congratulate yourself on doing something WONDERFUL for you and for that person. It's important to fill your well with positive energy.

Gratitude comes naturally for some. But, it’s also a practice that you can consciously cultivate by practicing gratitude activities. Practicing gratitude can be a mindfulness practice too, as you focus your attention on what makes you feel appreciative in life.

In a 2020 study by Duke University researchers. health care workers who wrote only one gratitude letter, experienced improvements in happiness, work-life balance and emotional exhaustion. Many noted that after writing only one letter it became much easier to notice positive things in life.

The happiest people spend time frequently with people they care about and do things that they enjoy daily. To learn more about how "prioritizing positivity" is proven by science to boost happiness, read my blog post here.

Open your Mind and Heart with this 10 Minute Meditation

In this 10 minute gratitude meditation, you will experience feeling grateful.

In this 10 minute gratitude meditation, you will experience feeling grateful. Practicing this is one way how to improve mindfulness. We focus on feelings of gratitude and appreciation as the object of our attention. We 'mindfully' notice what thoughts, feelings and sensations come up when we focus on gratitude and appreciation. This meditation is informed by principles of neuroscience to increase positivity. Gratitude practice is valuable because it helps you with a growth mindset. You see what is positive and working in your life. You open your mind and heart to an awareness of possibilities. You realize the wealth of good things that surround you daily. You can transform your attitude with gratitude practice; it's proven in studies to increase happiness, well being and health. Meditation is a skill. The more that you practice, the more that you improve. This is a great skill if you have never meditated before. Listening to this is a great way to start the day with positivity. If you say, "I've never meditated before, but I want to start. Where do I begin?" If you're wondering, "Why can't I meditate?" Or, if you simply want to know how to get better at meditation, this video will help you. I have years of experience teaching people how to start a meditation practice. In this video, I provide you with a simple practice that you can do anywhere; it will help to focus attention, increase calm and help you clear your mind of stressful thoughts. I'm a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard University and Georgetown University, and a mindful health educator who worked at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Prevention Research Center for 15 years and is a best-selling author of 16 books on health and fitness. I'm a master trainer of fitness and wellness professionals and have presented at conferences worldwide. I hope you enjoy this Shirley Archer guided meditation. Like my channel? Subscribe to my Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/shirleyarcher I post new podcast each week featuring mindful and natural ways to help you look and feel more energetic, healthier, happier—naturally. Please leave comments or requests for tips to help you with your biggest challenges to reach your wellness and happiness goals. Follow me here too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleyarcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shirleyarcher Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shirley_arc... Tumblr: http://shirleyarcher.tumblr.com/ Facebook: http://www.shirleyarcher.com/facebook Youtube! http://bit.ly/2t7Mj5m Shirley Archer is a mindful living coach, a best-selling author of health and fitness books, and an award-winning trainer who helps people who want to avoid overwhelm, to feel great about themselves and to feel more energetic, healthier and happier, using natural methods.

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