FEELING THANKFUL ALL YEAR
SOURCE: WCIA
CHAMPAIGN — Jolie Carsten, Clinical Director with Elliott Counseling Group, explains the benefits of gratitude and expressing it throughout the year.
What is gratitude?
* Expressing appreciation
* Focusing on what you have rather than what you want
What are the benefits of gratitude?
* Greater life satisfaction
* Increased self-confidence
* Higher self-esteem
* Improved resiliency
* Stronger immune system
* Improved sleep
* Decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety
* Stronger relationships
* Seen as more likable
* See world with more compassion and kindness
* Spend less time comparing self to other people
How to build gratitude into your daily life?
* Gratitude journal
* Affirmations
* Apps
* Gratitude jar
* Mealtimes
* Texts
* Sticky notes
* Random acts of kindness
* Thank a coworker
* Thank service providers
LOOKING FOR A THERAPIST OR COUNSELOR?
We offer medication management, therapy, and counseling services in Champaign, Urbana, and Mattoon. We would love to see if we fit your needs well. Contact our customer care team to get started.