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3 Ways to Feel More Grateful

When you feel like your life is constantly rushed, and you hardly have any time to your own thoughts, the last thing you may do is give gratitude. This doesn't mean you don't feel grateful, you may just forget to show it.

However, according to research, you may feel happier and your mood can improve when you show gratitude. Gratitude is the gratefulness, thankfulness and appreciation of something that has happened to you. It could be a small gesture, like a stranger smiling on the street, or something like your partner washing the dishes after you've cooked a homemade meal.

How can you experience gratitude within each new day?

According to an article in Natural Healing, clinical psychologist in New York City and author, Erin Olivo, PhD, says you can find gratitude in three simple steps:
  • Make a list of all the good things that happened that day before bed.
  • Set a reminder to stop and take notice for gratitude.
  • Go to sleep happy.
Dr. Olivo and Dr. Holly discuss why gratitude is so important and how you can experience it more often.
3 Ways to Feel More Grateful
Featuring:
Erin Olivo, PhD, MPH
Erin OlivoErin Olivo, (Oh-leave-oh) Ph.D., MPH, is an author and licensed clinical psychologist with more than 19-years experience treating patients dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. In addition, she has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology at the Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, since July 2004.

Although Erin loved science as a kid, it was her experience volunteering at the local hospital that had the greatest impact on her professional career. She witnessed firsthand how little things could make a big difference in a patients' stay, and made sure to spend extra time with those who were lonely or just wanted to talk.

The hospital was also where Erin learned how multi-disciplinary healthcare worked and that everyone on the health-care team, from the doctor to the social worker, played a part in a patient's recovery.
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