The benefits of practicing gratitude are well known: lower rates of depression and anxiety , improved cardiovascular health , better mood and better sleep .

You can count on a burst of joy by simply taking note of the things you’re grateful for, psychotherapist Niro Feliciano explained during a Nov. 21, 2025, appearance on TODAY.

“It’s not joyful people who are grateful,” she said. “It’s grateful people who are joyful because it releases serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, so we feel happier.” What’s important to note, however, is that you don’t have to go it alone.

It’s easy to run through a list of things that bring value to your life, such as family, health and community, but you might find it even more beneficial to practice gratitude with others.

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