- Gratitude is a way of Appreciating yourself and others for little things in life. It can help you change your outlook. It is like seeing the glass half full vs half empty.
- It is very powerful practice for well being and helps enliven the mental energy in the body.
- Improve your sleep, hormones, neurotransmitters your chemistry is more in balance.
- It is about creating joy in your life and others.
Practice ways to a joyful holiday season:
- To experience joy or positive energy, be aware, in the moment, shift awareness to notice things around you- a flower, beautifully lit Christmas tree, snow peaks.
- Start your day by saying a thank you prayer when you wake up.
- Self-compassion -Abhyanga- oil massage for body, warm herbalized oils- sesame oil, coconut oil- grounding, improves lymphatic circulation, balances sympathetic system.
- At work- Say thank you, Smile, volunteer to help a friend, cheer on a colleague.
- Write a letter of gratitude to someone in the community- teacher, doctor, caregiver, cleaning service, friend, grandparent, sibling.
- Start a Gratitude journal- things you are grateful for today.