Ever since Oprah first introduced us to her gratitude journal back in the ’90s, we’ve all known on some level that being thankful can make us happier. What researchers have come to discover, however, is that the scientific benefits of gratitude go far beyond just simple joy. Here’s how a gratitude practice can enrich your life.
Do you have a meditation app on your phone right now? What about yoga, have you stepped into a studio lately? Odds are pretty high that at least one of these practices are on your radar. As meditation and yoga become more and more popular in the US, more of their centuries-old benefits are coming to light.