Coping During the Coronavirus- Strategy #7

Gratitude

 Developing a regular gratitude practice improves your ability to be mindful of the things you are thankful for and the notice the things that are going well in your life. This can feel especially hard when things feel so bleak and there is so much out of your control. However, taking the time to practice gratitude daily can enhance your sense of wellbeing, reduce your anxiety, elevate your mood, and even improve your sleep. Try taking a few minutes a day to name 3 things you are grateful for. They don’t have to be big things, a sunny day, 5 extra minutes of sleep, whatever you like. This is also an easy practice to do with kids or a partner. What are you grateful for today?