This week\u2019s HWB focus is on gratitude.<\/p>\n
Gratitude<\/strong>\u00a0is one of our many positive emotions. It’s about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being\u00a0thankful<\/strong>\u00a0for the things we have.\u00a0Gratitude<\/strong> is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even computer access. It has been scientifically proven that people who have a regular gratitude practice are happier – do some research online and prepare to be amazed at the health benefits and happiness levels of people who actively practice gratitude!<\/p>\n We can express gratitude in several ways\u2026<\/p>\n We can say \u2018thank you\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 a simple acknowledgement for<\/span>\u00a0what someone has done for you. It makes the person feel appreciated and that in turn, makes you feel good too!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We can talk about gratitude \u2013 For example, at dinner time we can go around the family and say, \u2018today I am grateful for\u2026\u2019<\/strong> this is a fun activity for everyone to join in and will reveal some surprises too! Find out what your family are grateful for!<\/p>\n We can express gratitude<\/strong> by giving a hug, drawing a picture, sending a card, singing a song for someone \u2013 anything creative you can think of which expresses your thanks for them or something they\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a little song to help you cultivate the feeling of gratitude \u2013 what are you grateful for today?<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c_2k7iFnWwE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This week\u2019s HWB focus is on gratitude. Gratitude\u00a0is one of our many positive emotions. It’s about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being\u00a0thankful\u00a0for the things we have.\u00a0Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even … Continue reading HWB – Gratitude<\/span>