What are the benefits of gratitude?

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By Brooklyn Roemer

Thursday Nov. 23, 2023

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If a pill could do what gratitude does, everyone would want to take it

If the United States could be given a prescription for what ails it — from political cynicism and anger to dissatisfaction with employment or rising prices, to anxiety, depression or any of myriad other concerns — it would be hard to find one more effective than a daily dose of gratitude, writes the Deseret News Editorial Board.

In an internet post late last year, the Mayo Clinic made this observation: “Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease.

“If there was a pill that could do this, everyone would be taking it.”

But gratitude is far more than a physical phenomenon. Its essence is spiritual, and its essential prerequisite is humility.

Read more about the many benefits of gratitude.

You might be giving thanks wrong to reap the full impact, study says

This Thanksgiving, as you consider who and what you are thankful for, new research says to focus on the who, rather than the what.

Gratitude directed toward people and toward God unlocks gratitude’s “virtues,” including empathy and indebtedness that lead to loving and helping others.

“Beyond listing things that you are grateful for, we’re learning that gratitude is more complete when you think of people in your life to whom and for you feel grateful,” said Jenae Nelson, a BYU doctoral graduate who co-authored the study.

Read more about how to direct your gratitude outward.

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