November is National Gratitude Month

​Did you know that showing gratitude can be helpful in reducing stress, increasing positivity, and enhancing your overall wellbeing? 

​Practicing gratitude or reflecting on what you’re grateful for has been proven to generate a positive impact in psychological, physical and interpersonal wellbeing. People express how reflecting and feeling grateful for their blessings is a beneficial way to deal with chaotic, stressful and tense life moments.

The benefits of gratitude impact individuals in a physical, psychological and social matter, according to a study from the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. ​People that practice gratitude on a daily basis tend to have:

• Fewer feelings of isolation and loneliness.
• A stronger immune system.
• Better sleep.
• Lowered blood pressure.
• Reduced anxiety and depression.
• Reduction in body aches and pains.
• More forgiveness.
• Increased satisfaction at work/school.

So, a slight change in mental attitude can positively affect us in many ways. 

For the month of November, why not take a few moments to appreciate yourself and others in the MCSD community.

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