Finding Your Peace
The power of gratitude in stressful times
This article was originally published in the Claim Yours newsletter. You can read it for free here.
Welcome to the final tip in our Stress Awareness Month series! If you missed the rest of our stress-reduction tips, you can read about them here:
- Tip #1: Do Something Creative!
- Tip #2: Set Boundaries and Say “No”
- Tip #3: Prioritize Quality Sleep
We’ve covered the benefits of incorporating creativity, setting boundaries, and prioritizing sleep. This week, we’ll focus on the power of gratitude in reducing stress and finding peace in difficult times.
As we’ve discussed throughout this series, stress can have serious negative impacts on our mental and physical health. Practicing gratitude is a simple yet powerful way to combat stress and improve our overall well-being.
It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of our lives, especially when we’re stressed. And don’t even get me started on how I feel every time I turn on or read the news these days!
We often focus on what’s going wrong, what we don’t have, or what we wish we could change. But research has shown that practicing gratitude can have a significant impact on our mental health and reduce…