Fight depression by saying thank you
Want to feel 25% happier right now? Just say "thank you." Kevin Soden, MD, explains how expressing gratitude lifts your mood, boosts your immune system, and may help prevent depression.
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Be honest. It takes emotional honesty and a little bit of vulnerability to give a meaningful thank you.
Commit to at least a couple of heartfelt thank yous every day. [MUSIC PLAYING]
Hi. I'm Dr. Kevin Soden. Here's a simple way to help prevent depression and boost your overall health.
Just say thank you. People who practice this virtue feel 25% happier. They also tend to have better friendships,
eat healthier, work out longer, and have stronger immune systems. Here's how to say thank you and mean it.
Make gratitude a daily habit. Keep a gratitude journal or share what you're thankful for over dinner every night.
If you've got kids, make this a nightly ritual, and have them join in. And do this even on bad days, especially on bad days.
Be honest. It takes emotional honesty and a little bit of vulnerability to give a meaningful thank you.
Commit to at least a couple of heartfelt thank yous every day. Thank your spouse for making dinner.
Make a point of thanking a coworker who helped you on a project. Write a special note to a friend who's been important in your life.
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