Unlock the Surprising Power of Gratitude Journals: Benefits You Never Expected!
2. Gratitude improves sleep
Spending a few minutes right before you hop into bed writing down the things you are grateful for will quiet your mind and ease the anxieties of the day. A calm and grateful mind will make it easier for you to fall asleep. Gratitude induces the relaxation response and is the best free sleep aid out there.
3. Gratitude improves self-esteem
It’s easy to feel down when you focus on the negative things in your life. We tend to be so hard on ourselves, but keeping a gratitude journal is a great way to stay focused on our achievements. Showing gratitude has been shown to reduce the natural tendencies we have to compare ourselves to others, which can be detrimental to our self-esteem. By showing gratitude, you’ll have less resentment and jealousy towards others and greater feelings of self-worth.
