Gratitude

The Human Superpower

What if there were a way to immediately reduce stress in your body?

What if there were a way to be the best version of yourself before heading into a challenging conversation?

What if we could re-wire our brain to more easily look for the good?

Turns out – there are ways to do these things.

The surprisingly simple answer to these three questions is GRATITUDE.

Gratitude a superpower? Really?

The more I read about gratitude, the more I realized this was a POWERFUL practice. Research has shown that when you build a gratitude habit, you can increase your mental and physical wellbeing.

How to set up a gratitude wall

Setting up your own gratitude wall can be as simple as claiming a space on an existing wall, or bulletin board, or even a door or window.

Thought starters for building a gratitude practice

If you are looking for ways to build your gratitude practice, here are some idea starters. Whether you are a writer, a reflector, or someone who likes to incorporate movement into your habits – read on.

The science of gratitude

Did you know that cortisol, one of our key stress hormones, typically takes 18 – 20 minutes to leave our brain? It can stay in our blood stream for 3 – 4 hours after it’s been released.