17 Academically And Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Practicing Gratitude Regularly

17 Academically and Scientifically Proven Benefits of Practicing Gratitude Regularly Gratitude by Sheila Craan of flickr   Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is not about presents; it is about togetherness. It is the perfect kick-off to start reflecting on our past and planning our future. What science has proven time and time again is that if we want a brighter, happier, and healthier 2017, giving thanks is best done on a daily basis, not an annual basis. It improves mental and physical health. Even when practiced by individuals, the impacts reach far into families and communities. Here is a list of the SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN benefits of being a thanksgiving practitioner, meaning having a regular regimen around practicing gratitude, such as including it in your meditation, prayer, or journaling.   Below is a non-exhaustive list including some of the studies done on gratitude, validating that many have deemed gratitude worthy of great investments of time and money. Harvard Medical School Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley 2006 study in the journal Psychological Science 2010 study in the journal Psychological Science University of California, Davis & University of Miami Department of Psychology, George Mason University, Western New York Veterans Administration Hospital, University at Buffalo, SUNY & University of Alabama at Birmingham