November is recognized as the month of Gratitude. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness.”
Gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” Gratitude’s amazing powers have the ability to shift us from focusing on the negative to appreciating what is positive in our lives. Practicing daily gratitude gives us a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us.
Everything in our lives has the ability to improve when we are grateful. Research has shown that gratitude can enhance our moods, decrease stress and drastically improve our overall level of health and wellbeing. On average, grateful people tend to have fewer stress-related illnesses and experience less depression and lowered blood pressure, they are more physically fit, they are happier, have a higher income, more satisfying personal and professional relationships and will be better liked. Grateful kids are even more likely to get A’s in school.
Guidance Resources has put together a toolkit for Gratitude. There are many ways to recognize yourselves and others by practicing gratitude. I have attached the toolkit in the below link for each of you to review and enjoy!! Happy November!!