节日的意义在于感恩，感谢我们所拥有的一切，并帮助那些不幸的人。

感恩的态度不仅对他人有帮助，而且对心存感恩的人也非常有益。

In fact, being grateful may be one of the best things you can do for your long-term health, not just during the holiday season but throughout the year. A study found that practicing gratitude for 15 minutes a day, five days a week, for at least six weeks can improve your mental health, which in turn can better your physical health.

感恩的健康益处

定期进行感恩练习有许多健康益处，包括：

• Lowering depression: Studies found a link between higher levels of gratitude and lower levels of depression. Researchers think that gratitude can lessen depression, helping people achieve a more positive outlook.
• Easing anxiety: Being grateful keeps you focused on the present instead of ruminating on the past or worrying about the future. In one study, participants who felt grateful showed lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. They were also more resilient to emotional setbacks and negative experiences.
• Supporting heart health: A review of research found that participants who kept a gratitude journal experienced a significant drop in diastolic blood pressure, which helped slow and regulate their breathing.
• Improving sleep: Being grateful is associated with sleeping better and longer, along with taking less time to fall asleep.

练习感恩的简单方法

也许“感恩练习”听起来像是要在假期待办事项清单中增加一项任务，但是请放心，想要获得感恩带来的益处并不需要占用您太多的时间。

您可以尝试以下一些简单方法：

1. Keep a gratitude journal. Write down three things you are grateful for first thing in the morning or before you go to sleep.
2. Write a thank you note to someone. Write a personalized note to someone to whom you’re grateful. Alternately, you can tell them in person.
3. Practice a gratitude meditation. Meditate for five minutes on someone or something for which you are grateful. You can also try a guided gratitude meditation through a meditation app.