🙏PRACTICING GRATITUDE: WHY GIVING THANKS YEAR-ROUND IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

Many people will spend this week thinking of all of the things they have to be thankful for. Taking some time out to count your blessings on Thanksgiving is important, but cultivating gratitude throughout the rest of the year can have a huge impact on your health and overall quality of life.  

In fact, scientific research has shown that having an attitude of gratitude makes you happier and can even improve your physical health. So, where do you start? 

Practice being mindful

A good first step can simply by mindfully and intentionally practicing gratitude while you’re doing your daily activities. When you walk into the studio and slip on your sticky socks, take a moment to be grateful for what your body is able to do on and off of the machine. Tell your coworker or your spouse how much you appreciate them. Nothing is too small to be thankful for.  

Start a gratitude journal

At the end of the day, after you’ve mindfully practiced what you are thankful for, keep track by writing down all of those positive thoughts. If you don’t have time to journal every day, carve out some time weekly or monthly to put pen to paper.  

Give back

Volunteering or giving back to the community is a great way to start a gratitude practice. Helping others can make you more thankful for and aware of the things that you may take for granted. If you’re looking for a way to give back in our community, check out Urban Peak. The organization is a local non-profit in Denver that helps homeless youth. Proceeds from our donation-based Thanksgiving Day classes at all studios are benefiting the organization. You can sign up here.  

We’re grateful for you, Fierce Fam! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!