notes on gratitude

“A good life happens when you stop and are grateful for the ordinary moments that so many of us just steamroll over to try to find those extraordinary moments.”

 

– Brené Brown

Gratitude exercises are an amazing way to shift our minds from ruminating on potential negative stuff (like everyone hating us) and remember what really matters and is most important in our lives.

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How to Practice Gratitude | JED

Being grateful can improve our mental health. Learn more about how to start and continue practicing gratitude with gratitude exercises from JED.

Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier | Harvard

Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. (Image: PeopleImages/Getty Images

PRACTICE GRATITUDE:

Expert Tips & Tools (Curated by JED)

Affirmations

Find quick ways to shift ourselves to a more positive perspective and remind ourselves that we are powerful, loved and connected.

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Self-care

Taking time to show ourselves love and care so we can cope with challenges, recharge and thrive.

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Gratitudes

Gratitude exercises are an amazing way to shift our minds from ruminating on potential negative stuff (like everyone hating us) and remember what really matters and is most important in our lives.

See More  →

Connection

Realizing that connection and support networks aren’t about tons of friends or having everyone like us. It’s about having someone we can be open and authentic with about how we’re feeling.

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Expert Tips & Tools (Curated by JED)

Affirmations

Find quick ways to shift ourselves to a more positive perspective and remind ourselves that we are powerful, loved and connected.

See More  →

Self-care

Taking time to show ourselves love and care so we can cope with challenges, recharge and thrive.

See More  →

Gratitudes

Gratitude exercises are an amazing way to shift our minds from ruminating on potential negative stuff (like everyone hating us) and remember what really matters and is most important in our lives.

See More  →

Connection

Realizing that connection and support networks aren’t about tons of friends or having everyone like us. It’s about having someone we can be open and authentic with about how we’re feeling.

See More  →

Many of us will find ourselves in moments when it doesn’t feel like we have anyone to talk to or when the simple tips above aren’t helping us feel better again. That’s a great time to reach out and talk to someone. Text START to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a confidential conversation with a trained counselor … anytime.

Here are some other resources for learning more and getting support if needed:

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HELP SOMEONE WHO IS STRUGGLING

Deal with feelings and tough situations