A recently
published article about gratitude, and the benefits of it, uses scientific
research to justify the many benefits of being a grateful person. Amy Morin, Psychotherapist
and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, created this simple list for those looking to enhance multiple aspects of their life, and provides a reasoning as to why we should live a more grateful life.
In the
article, the author explains that, “gratitude may be one of the most overlooked
tools that we all have access to every day. Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost
any money and it certainly doesn’t take much time, but the benefits are
enormous. Research reveals gratitude can have these seven benefits:” Scientific
research is explained for each of the following benefits and, examples are given to illustrate how this could manifest in your own life.
1. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships
2. Gratitude improves physical health
3. Gratitude improves psychological health
4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces
aggression
5. Grateful people sleep better
6. Gratitude improves self-esteem
7. Gratitude increases mental strength
We encourage you to read the full article here:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/
In keeping with this year’s theme of gratitude and overall desire to build a more positive atmosphere
here at Fairview High School, we will be conducting a 3-week Positive Behavior
Support initiative where students can earn Tiger Tickets for random acts of
kindness or displays of gratitude. Students will then be able to enter their
Tiger Tickets into drawings for myriad of prizes and rewards.
Stay tuned for more information!
We are currently seeking monetary or prize donations to enhance our raffle table. If you are able to help, please contact the Fairview High School Counseling Department.
Gratefully Yours,
Carla O'Connor
FHS Counseling Intern
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