Gratitude Benefits

To me Gratitude is the difference from walking under clouds or in the sunshine.

I just read an interesting article:

Viewpoint: Express Gratitude to Reap Mind and Body Benefits

Contributed By From the Church News

2 February 2014

It said that these are some of the Benefits of Gratitude

• Experienced heightened levels of joy and happiness.
• Were optimistic about the future.
• Felt better about their lives as a whole.
• Exercised more regularly.
• Were more likely to help others.
• Had more energy, enthusiasm, and focus.
• Made greater progress toward achieving important personal goals.
• Slept better and awoke feeling refreshed.
• Felt stronger during trying times.
• Enjoyed closer relationships.
• Dealt with stress better.
• Got sick less often.