Happy fun Friday (well it's Friday in New Zealand). Post a GIF (for extra points) symbolising how you are feeling right now...Are you excited for the weekend? Or maybe you have had the most amazing week like I have. I am counting my blessings and feeling very grateful at the moment...x

💥Deeper Present Gratitude: 1. "What challenging experience shaped you into someone you're now grateful to be?" 2. "Which seemingly small decision led to something you deeply value today?" 3. "What personal weakness or flaw has unexpectedly served you well?" 4. "Which person who challenged you are you now thankful for, and why?" 5. "What loss or setback ultimately led to growth you're grateful for?" 💥Future-Oriented Gratitude: 1. "What future challenge am I grateful for because it will help me grow?" 2. "Which seeds am I planting today that I'm thankful will bloom in my future?" 3. "What aspects of my future self am I grateful to be developing now?" 4. "Which current relationships am I thankful will deepen over time?" 5. "What difficult lesson am I learning that my future self will appreciate?" 💥Legacy Gratitude: 1. "What will others be grateful to receive from me in the future?" 2. "Which of my current actions will positively impact generations to come?" 3. "What wisdom am I gaining that I'm grateful to share with others?" Key research findings on the benefits of gratitude: 💚 Key Research Findings: Key Research Findings: 1. Physical Health Benefits: Dr. Robert Emmons and colleagues found gratitude improves sleep quality, reduces blood pressure, and strengthens immune function 2. Research published in "Personality and Individual Differences" (2013) showed grateful people exercise more frequently and attend more regular health check-ups 2. Mental Health Impact - A 2015 study in "Journal of Personality and Individual Differences" found gratitude practice reduced symptoms of depression by 34% - Research by Dr. Martin Seligman showed writing gratitude letters increased happiness scores by 10% and decreased depression symptoms for up to one month 3. Relationship Benefits - A 2014 study in "Emotion" found expressing gratitude strengthened relationships and increased relationship satisfaction - Research by Dr. Sara Algoe demonstrated gratitude expressions improved romantic relationships and partner responsiveness

Hi everyone, it's Saturday here in New Zealand so a great time to get some jobs done around the house. I also have some assignment marking due on Monday morning so I'll be finishing off this as well as finishing the methodology section of my PhD- so busy times ahead...😂 However, I am going to create space in my busy schedule for a walk around the neighbourhood to get my steps up. What has everyone else got planned for today or the weekend ahead?

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