How 15 Minutes of Gratitude Practice Can Have a Profound Impact on Your Life

Let's take a minute as we enter the second half of 2024, and reflect on one of life's most powerful and least utilized tools in the pursuit of happiness: gratitude. We occasionally lose sight of the abundance that is already present in our life and constantly glued to the things that are not with us currently be it a materialistic pleasure or a person, leaving a pessimistic approach towards our life. Our September newsletter reflects on the practice of gratitude, and how it fosters peace, creativity, and resilience. 

Stress and diversions frequently overwhelm the small pleasures of life in this fast-paced society. However, even if you just set aside 15 minutes a day to practice appreciation or gratitude for what you have and not let your thoughts indulge in what you could have, your mental, emotional, and physical health will significantly improve. 

Gratitude: The Science Behind It

Gratitude is more than a sentimental feeling. Studies have shown that cultivating appreciation improves relationships, happiness, and even health. Our brains are rewired to become more resilient and upbeat when we express gratitude for what we have.

1. Promotes Mental Health

Taking out fifteen minutes from your schedule to count the blessings you have can help lower tension, anxiety, and even depression. Gratitude helps you create a positive mental framework by shifting your focus from what is lacking to what seems abundant and giving you an optimistic outlook towards life.

2. Promotes Physical Well-Being

Gratitude has been proven to reduce stress, which has a direct effect on your physical well-being. Lower cortisol levels lead to better sleep, a stronger immune system, and fewer aches and pains. You may allow your body to heal and perform at its best by setting aside just a little time each day to focus on appreciation.

3. Gratitude towards people brightens up the atmosphere and helps in improving relationships. The major reasons for relationship failure these days are because people do not feel valued, and just showing gratitude to your loved ones even if it would be to thank a friend for being there with you when you needed them, or even a text to your partner about how cherished and important they hold in your life can improve your relations.

4. Boosts Emotional Strength

The more calm our mind is, the better we will be able to tackle the situation. The mindset of gratitude enables you to face challenges in life head-on with composure and optimism. Having an optimistic outlook gives you a wider view by keeping you emotionally grounded, and lets you remember the positive aspects of life even in the face of adversity to give you hope.

5. Boosts Concentration and Productivity

Gratitude meditation for fifteen minutes each day can help you stay more productive. It helps you declutter and refocus your attention on the good things in life, which inspires you to approach tasks with enthusiasm and purpose.

How to Begin Practicing Gratitude

A simple commitment and 15 minutes of your days is what you need to start with your gratitude journaling. Here  is a list of things that help you start with it:

• Gratitude journaling: List three things for which you are thankful every day, it could be your favourite cup of coffee or a compliment from the person in the park. 

• Morning Gratitude Meditation: Take five minutes to meditate on the blessings in your life, as you begin your day. 

• Gratitude Walks: A stroll in nature, lets you appreciate your surroundings and the beauty around. 

• Show Others Your Gratitude: Give someone in your life a few minutes of your time. It might be as easy as sending an SMS about the cherished importance of theirs in your life.

Practising thankfulness can have a significant positive influence on your life as you learn to appreciate the beauty in the little things in life. It will not only improve your relationships, physical and mental health, and but also help you to live in the moment. We are also delighted to announce that we will be introducing something special very soon to help you start your gratitude journey with ease. This would be our way of saying thank you to the Tula community for all of your wonderful support.