540-How Thanksgiving Affects Our Happiness Pt.3

With Thanksgiving, the holiday of gratitude, just around the corner, I decided to investigate how it affects our happiness. Today, we dive into the practice of gratitude on this thankful holiday. Tune in to learn some neat tricks!

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and today we are continuing with our conservation on Thanksgiving theories by diving into gratitude. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, tangible or intangible. You may have thought it was cheesy when you were a kid to sit around the Thanksgiving table and share something you were grateful for, but the science behind this ritual is outstanding. An article from Harvard Medical School reported two different studies that the practice of gratitude resulted in greater happiness and optimism as well as improved physical and mental health.

 

Sometimes, it can be hard to be grateful during the holidays. Your house is packed with people, the dishes are piling up, and the TV is blaring. It can be loud, stressful, annoying, and simply too much at times.

 

However you slice that metaphorical pie, practicing gratitude is bound to improve your Thanksgiving. Let’s take a moment to alter our mindset to a more grateful framework. For example, yes, your house is packed with people, but you are blessed with many people whom you love and who love you. Yes, the dishes are piling up, but you were able to provide yummy food that fills the bellies of those you care about. Yes, the TV is blaring 24/7, but those watching it are creating beautiful memories and fostering stronger bonds with one another.

 

While the chaos can be a lot, a simple shift in perception framing will make you much happier and make it easy to practice those gratitude traditions.

 

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and YES, I will have an episode. So, while you are basting that turkey or mashing the potatoes, make sure to tune in to hear some easy tips on practicing gratitude!

 

Until then, remember kindness is contagious. Give someone something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving by doing something kind.

 

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