Mindful Activities to Grow Your Gratitude Practice

Lisa SadikmanMay 22, 2020

Gratitude means appreciating what we have instead of worrying about what we don’t have. It may sound simple, but cultivating gratitude takes intention and practice. Here are a few of our favorites ways you and your family can grow your gratitude practice together.

More Gratitude Activities

Let your creative juices flow with our Gratitude Coloring Page.

Write a Gratitude Letter to remind you of the positive things and people in your life.

The Science Behind the Smiles

Recent research shows there are several benefits to consistently expressing gratitude, including increased happiness, stronger relationships and decreased stress and anxiety. Read on to learn more about why a practice of gratitude is good for you:

Giving Thanks Can Make you Happier (Harvard Medical School)

14 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude According to Science (PositivePsychology.com)

7 Surprising Health Benefits of Gratitude (TIME)

The Science of Gratitude (Greater Good Science Center)

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