Some good reasons to have an attitude of gratitude . Starting the New Year, I started a gratitude journal. Last night, I was reading an article from Natural Health Magazine on Gratitude. I’m going to share some of its content. My desire is that you begin this year with Gratitude . Recent studies show that the benefits of gratitude may include less stress, more joy, enhanced vitality, improved sleep, faster recovery from illness, and more fulfilling relationship and a deeper sense of spiritual connection. “ Gratitude works because it recruits other positive emotions – like joy, contentment, and hope - that have direct physical benefits”, says Robert Emmons, Ph.D (Author of Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier) Conscious appreciation also gives the mind a boost. This boost will dampen the stress response after a long day at work. We need to stop paying attention at what upsets us. Studies have shown that gratitude is a ...