Gratitude why is it important?

Gratitude & why is it important? 

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Overcoming depression is a hard mission I know trust me on that one! I was struggling with epilepsy on top of that my history of depression found me again that is why I made sure the doctors reduced my medication for my seizures as I wasn't motivated to live or do anything felt like a rut on a daily basis. I did whatever I could to keep the positive attitude going for a number of years, here I am today telling you the story of my life. Gratitude played a big roll in my life and why I am the person I became that is important to overcome depression. As you see below gratitude journal from https://theawesomeinc.co.nz
each day I find something to be grateful regardless how big or small it is being grateful is a powerful tool we have.

What can you find right now to be grateful for?
Can you list 3 things?
If you can list 3 things that is a great start to being happy with yourself and your life, why I say that is because I know I been there myself no one likes being sad right?
Can you say one affirmation positive thing about yourself today?

To read more about research that has been done  https://www.awesomeendsin.me/about/the-facts/
it has amazing benefits even I have noticed.


Here are just some of the AMAZING PERSONAL BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE that are coming out in the research:

  • Improved sleep – and the many flow-on effects if you are getting good sleep
  • Improved immunity – meaning you are less likely to get sick
  • You tend to exercise more
  • Increased energy
  • You tend to eat better
  • Less materialistic
  • Kinder to yourself, to others and the environment
  • More friendships and social connections
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Deeper relationships which a lot of research suggests helps us live happier and longer lives
  • More resilient
  • Less stressed and more relaxed
  • Happier and healthier marriages
  • More positive feelings
  • Happier memories
  • More optimistic
  • Less envious
  • Helps you see the good and focus on what really matters
  • You feel happier
  • It makes more people like us because we are nicer, more trusting and more appreciative.
  • Makes you a more effective manager
  • Increases your productivity
  • Can curb depression and anxiety
Seriously it worth doing it because it feels amazing! Today I saw a kid with his dad on their bikes on the side of the road teach him the ropes of riding a bike and know the road rules for it. Just how this little boy copies his daddy it put a smile on my face and felt gratitude these are the things we should be experiencing in life. If you are struggling to find the positivity in your life come for a session with me and let's find out the real you!

Get your gratitude journal today! 





Lori from Lifesuccessnz xx


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