Benefit from a Gratitude Attitude!

Thanksgiving is a little more than a week away and it is easy to get distracted by the holiday stress. Travel arrangements, meal planning, and accommodations could be making your head spin, but it’s important to take the time to remember what this holiday is all about: being thankful! Gratitude is a huge part of Thanksgiving, but it’s an attitude that could benefit your health all year long.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Thankfulness is certainly good for the soul, but research shows that it benefits your overall health. As more and more people are facing the negative impacts of burnout, healthcare professionals (including your chiropractors here at Williamsburg Chiropractic!) are encouraging patients to take the time for grateful reflection as part of their daily routine. It is easier to allow our minds to focus on the negative or problems that need to be solved, which often leads to stress and anxiety. Gratitude helps our minds focus on the positive and find the good in all situations.

We’re Built for It!

Creating an attitude of gratitude isn’t always easy and can take a lot of effort, but research confirms that positive thinking is rooted in much of our brain activity. The regions of the brain that are active when we are grateful are the very same regions that are active when we experience empathy toward others, make moral decisions, and take comfort from social interactions. The more we practice an attitude of gratitude, the greater the enhancement of neural pathways in the brain, and so we enjoy an improvement in our well-being.

Feel Gratitude, Feel Great

Studies show that those who have higher levels of gratefulness also experience less stress, fewer physical ailments, better sleeping habits, and normal blood pressure levels. What’s even better about taking on an attitude of gratitude is that it’s free!

At Williamsburg Chiropractic, we are dedicated to helping all of our patients enjoy true health, and that includes a balance of physical and mental health. To learn more about how chiropractic care can help you achieve wellness, click here to contact us.