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Thanksgiving day, also known as Thanksgiving, can only be the key to happy holidays in difficult times. An attitude of gratitude, even for a short time, has been shown to increase the happiness of 25%. Luckily for us in these difficult times, science proves that money can not buy happiness, but gratitude can.

What is gratitude?

Gratitude expresses gratitude for the gifts we received. Gratitude is basic human emotion expressed in some way by all ancient and modern cultures. According to Dr. Robert Emmons, a leading researcher and author of appreciation, thank you, the idea of receiving a gift is fundamental to the concept of gratitude. When we go beyond recognizing appreciate what we have received a gift we win, we move on gratitude.

The power of gratitude

New research shows that gratitude is the practice may be the single fastest way to happiness, health, long life and prosperity. In a remarkable study by Dr. Emmons, people keep a diary of gratitude for 3 weeks only measured 25% higher in satisfaction with life after. They exercised more, drink less alcohol, and their families and friends realized they were more nice to him. And the effects lasted for several months beyond the initial 3 weeks of study. Other studies confirm these results gratitude.

Day of Gratitude

The development of gratitude is surprisingly easy. Even if only one side one day, thanks to give, as a day of gratitude you can start seeing results.

In his book, Thank energy, making the science of happiness to work for you, Deborah Norville talks about your day with gratitude. When everything seemed to go her way, she was caught in an airport during bad weather. The more he managed to be thankful the most incredible luck that seemed to have.

You can try this experiment Thanksgiving. Resolve to make this Day of Gratitude and see if the world seems a little more optimistic in the end.

Gratitude Day Activities

Here are some suggestions for get their thoughts turned to gratitude:

1. Measure your happiness at the beginning and end of the day. Note how happy he is on a scale 1 to 5, then write down the things you think when you ask yourself how happy I am? Thinking about the celebrations to come, the fear of Uncle Fred, or frustration at the office? Then spend all day looking for things you are thankful for and to repeat the grade at the end of the day.
2. Gratitude Meditation. Sit comfortably in a place where there will be affected for a while and take a few slow, deep breaths. On the inhale, say the itself, I am grateful for ... and then say whatever comes to mind when we exhale. Maintain this speed for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. A List I good of every person on your table Thanks Giving has done for you. Notice the little kindnesses. It sometimes takes a little effort. You may even want to make this a game and ask each person to the list of something nice they have received from everyone else at the table.
4. Think about the source of their gifts. We tend to think of gifts as gifts, but also the ordinary things we did ourselves. When thinking about where things come from, sometimes are seen in a different light. For example, can List all people, or jobs done by people, which came in getting electricity or heat your home? What about all the people who created the food to the table?
5. Play the Glad Game. Brainstorm all the things you have to be happy with. You might be glad you are indoors because the weather is cold and rainy. Or you might be glad you the day off. Make this a game by having everyone around brainstorming about things that are happy with. Click a list so everyone can see the ideas. You can also brainstorm a list just for doing everything that comes to mind.

Attitude Gratitude

Whichever method you choose, there are quick and easy ways of developing more gratitude. Lucky for us that this source of power for happiness and success is so readily available. So take the time to develop an attitude of gratitude and you can enjoy a life happier now, no purchase necessary.

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