Practicing gratitude makes life a more positive experience, especially when it comes to our mental health.

Taking time to express and feel gratitude …

• Reduces stress
• Improves our mood
• Reduces pain and disease risk
• Improves our sleep
• Reduces depression
• Improves immunity

Not only that, but gratitude makes the world a better place for us all.

Here are a few ideas for making the most of the day:

• Start a gratitude journal and write down things you are thankful for.
• Write thank you notes to express gratitude to others.
• Volunteer to give back to your community or those in need.
• Create a gratitude jar tradition.
• Treat your work colleagues to a gratitude lunch.
• Plan a day of service to others.

September 21 is World Gratitude Day. Is there room in your day to be thankful?

Express gratitude to someone you know today and see how good it makes you both feel.

As the Roman poet and statesman Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.”