Practicing Gratitude

Whether you’re struggling with depression or just feeling down, practicing gratitude can be a powerful tool to help manage your feelings and improve happiness and wellbeing.  

Intentionally recognizing and appreciating the good things in our lives helps us access positive emotions such as joy, love, contentment, compassion, and hope. It also helps us appreciate what we have in life despite our struggles. 

A consistent practice of expressing gratitude can also lead to building self-esteem, improving relationships, enhancing empathy and compassion, reducing stress, and even improving physical health. 

Download our worksheet and learn six activities designed to help you easily incorporate a practice of gratitude into your daily routine. 

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