Research shows that people who learn to focus on gratitude not only are “flat-out happier”, but are-
More energetic
Are more determined
Get more sleep
Feel better about their lives
Are more likely to help others
Exercise more, and even–have fewer illnesses.
Heading into winter, during these challenging times, wouldn’t you like to learn how to give yourself a gratitude intervention?
2 Opportunities in Denver-a brief overview over lunch or a 2 hour workshop-
Thursday, November 11, 12-1 Lunch & Learn at the Nourished Health Wellness Center, West City Park, $10 (a healthy lunch prepared by Chef Katie Bauer is available for additional $5)
Saturday, November 13, 10am-noon at the People House, Highlands
Preregistration is necessary. Call 720-515-8411 or email [email protected]
Participants will-
- Gain an overview of the research conducted by Robert Emmons, PhD that shows the mental and physical benefits of a thankful attitude.
2. Take a Daily Gratitude Inventory (DGI).
3. Take home a list of 10 evidence-based prescriptions to increase one’s gratitude rating in order to experience more health benefits.
Victoria Bresee will share information from a training she attended with Dr. Emmons, at Loma Linda University, called “Gratitude as a Way of Life: Insights from the Science of Well-Being”. He is the author of Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier.