The benefits of being thankful

The Journal of Happiness Studies released a peer-reviewed study in 2020 that showed practicing gratitude regularly -- the study was six weeks long -- enhances mental well-being. And a six-month follow-up with the study’s test subjects showed the exercise might “promote an appreciative and grateful perspective on life that becomes a lasting resource for living a resilient, joyful and meaningful life.”

Life experience tells us all that. But isn’t it great when science backs up regular ol’ horse sense?

According to UCLA Health , numerous studies together indicate that taking the time to regularly be thankful likely reduces anxiety, stress and depression, helps with sleep and -- probably because of those other things -- might even improve your heart health.

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