How Gratitude Affects the Human Body
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Thank you.” These two little words may not seem exceptional on their own, but they can have an enormous impact on your mental and physical well-being. According to a number of studies, gratitude can actually make you calmer, thinner and overall healthier. Take a look at this infographic designed by dezinegirl for Visual.ly | Huffington Post | American Greetings.
By learning to become a more grateful person, you can also become happier overall!
Overall Benfits
Calm Down – Becoming more grateful can lower the number of stress hormones such as cortisol by as much as 23%!
Healthier Heart – You can decrease your blood pressure and lower your heart rate!
Breathe Easier – This may be a bit of a stretch, but by becoming a more gracious person, you’re more likely to make healthier decisions. Including not smoking tobacco.
Slim Down – In a study those that were more grateful overall were found to spend 36% more time exercising.
Stronger Immunity – Gratitude can be linked with optimism which can improve the bodies immune response.
And many other psychological benefits.
