3 Reasons Gratitude Is A Powerful Practice

Written by: Sarah Prout | Time to read 3 min

Practicing gratitude has been associated with a wide range of benefits, both psychological and physical. Here are three compelling reasons why gratitude is a powerful practice especially when used in conjunction with your Dear Universe journal :

1. Gratitude Improves Mental Health

Positive Perspective: Practicing gratitude helps shift your focus from what you lack to what you have, fostering a more positive outlook on life. This has been consistently associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety. Always look for things to be grateful for.

Stress Reduction: Recognizing and appreciating what you have can make you less reactive to stress, helping you to cope more effectively with challenging situations.

Enhanced Self-esteem: Regularly acknowledging your blessings can boost your self-esteem, as you become more aware of and appreciative for the support and kindness of others. Gratitude is magical!

2. Gratitude Strengthens Relationships

Increased Connection With Others: Showing appreciation for your partner, family or friends makes relationships more satisfying for all parties. It helps to build a stronger bond and emotional connection.

Acts of Kindness: Gratitude encourages reciprocation. When you are grateful and express that gratitude, it often inspires others to act kindly in return. Remember: the energy you put out there always returns!

Conflict Resolution: Approaching relationships with gratitude may make conflicts easier to resolve (and less likely to happen), as you are more likely to approach disagreements with a spirit of compromise and understanding rather than defensiveness.

3. Gratitude Promotes Physical Health

Better Sleep: Studies suggest that people who practice gratitude regularly have improved sleep quality, possibly because they go to bed with more positive and less anxious thoughts. This is why we encourage you to end your day with the REFLECTION ritual in the Dear Universe journal.

Encourages Self-care: People who are grateful for their health are more likely to take care of themselves, engaging in activities like regular exercise and eating a balanced diet.

Reduces Physical Symptoms: Practicing gratitude has been associated with reduced reports of physical symptoms, such as pain, and lower levels of systemic inflammation, which is beneficial for overall health. Your immune system will thank you back!

These are just a few of the reasons that gratitude is a powerful practice. It's a simple, and effective way to improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Ready to Spark Your Conversation With The Universe And Activate The Power Of Gratitude?

International bestselling author and entrepreneur Sarah Prout knows all too well that, “When you Connect with the Universe, the Universe responds.” And that's exactly why she and her love, Sean Patrick Simpson, designed the Dear UNIVERSE Manifestation Journal: to create a sacred space for you to spark your conversation with the Universe and manifest your dreams. 

By combining invocations, daily gratitude, intention setting, affirmations and more into an easy to follow morning & evening ritual… they successfully created the #1 way for you to create a consistent connection with the Universe so you can live a happier, more meaningful life.

What’s more? It's a 100% guided experience and it takes just minutes a day. 

RAVE & REVIEWS

★★★★★

"This is exactly what my heart, mind, and soul needed. I love the journal prompts and how easy it makes being mindful, practicing gratitude, and manifesting. Thank you Universe for this gift!"

by Sarah H • verified Dear UNIVERSE customer

Shop Now

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL