When children are aware of the small and large things they are grateful for, they grow a sense of respect and appreciation for whatever they feel gratitude towards.

Gratitude reduces or eliminates negative character traits, including a sense of entitlement. Embracing gratitude impacts positively on a person’s mental health and emotional well-being. 

Practising gratitude enhances life’s experiences, making them more fun and enjoyable. It also equips us to navigate challenging times with greater resilience compared to those who don’t embrace gratitude.

Friendships formed are stronger as research has shown that expressing gratitude releases oxytocin or “the love hormone”, which builds a better connection and bond between two people than people who don’t practise gratitude.

Additionally, the Law of Attraction encourages the feeling of gratitude so that you increase your frequency and therefore attract more of what you appreciate in life into your life.

There is no downside to being aware of what you appreciate daily and expressing gratitude for it. You have a sense of living a blessed life.

You appreciate the little things throughout your day, such as getting a great car parking spot right where you’d like it. By looking at a sunset and noticing how gorgeous it looks. Having great neighbours who are there when you need them. By being employed and having a job to go to, getting that extra shift, and being able to give away things to people who need them while you declutter your home.

There are so many things you have to appreciate and be grateful for in life. You only have to open your eyes, and sometimes your mind, look around and you’ll find it.