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How to Show Gratitude – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City, NC Chiropractor

How to Show Gratitude

In the midst of life’s ups and downs, it is so easy to forget to be thankful for the both the good and the bad things that happen. However, numerous studies have shown that being consistent in keeping track of what you are grateful for and acting on those feelings of appreciation not only makes you happier but also boosts your immune system to keep you healthier.

If you don’t know how to show gratitude, here are few ways you can start with:

Keeping a gratitude journal

In our teenage years, most of us kept journals for our heartbreaks and relationships and not really about the things we are grateful about. The benefit of having a journal is that you can write down all the small details and start a collection of the little grateful moments. After a while, you can go through those recorded moments. When you are feeling low, you can easily refer to your gratitude journal to jog your memory of the good times that you have enjoyed.

Verbalize your gratitude

Texts and emails are good and sometimes necessary. Nevertheless, there is nothing that shows intentionality as verbalizing what you feel. People love to hear it from your mouth that you are thankful. Emails are too formal and texts are too impersonal. Good but not the best. It takes some courage to tell someone thank you because human nature is prone to second guess every decision. So the next time your colleague, family or friend does something nice for you and helps you out, just say thank you. Don’t wait to text it later in the day. Do it in that moment. It might go a long way to make their day and yours as well.

Do small acts of kindness

Gratitude does not mean purchasing someone a car even if it’s in your means to do so. There are cheaper, simpler and more effective ways. The difference is always in the small things. When you take a cup of coffee, clean up after yourself to help out another person. The little things you do show that you respect other people and you appreciate their efforts.

Stop complaining

In today’s society, there will always be something to complain about. If not traffic, then the economy. Complaining can derail us and suck up our joy. Try not to complain for 24 hours. Instead, try to find the good in every situation.

Write a thank you card

Thank cards are not outdated even in this digital world. On the contrary, it is a physical memento to show that you appreciate someone. Words can speak to the depth of the soul.

Give back to your neighborhood

When it is your time to relax and unwind, find something impactful to do in your neighborhood. It doesn’t have to be big. You can show your gratitude in a small way. Volunteer to clean the place or to do something that interests you.

Showing gratitude not only make someone else happy but it also purges you of any negative emotions.

Dr. Jason B. Jones

Dr. Jason B. Jones promotes healing from the inside out. With cutting edge and practical information via the Health Made Easy Blog and Podcast!

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