Whether you're a verified Santa's little helper,
or an out and out Grinch, we can all find the festive season overwhelming at times.
Christmas is the "Most wonderful time of the year". But it can also be the most busy, most expensive and have some of the highest expectations. Ironically the pressure to "enjoy the day" can itself create a bulging to do list and you might find yourself feeling more overwhelmed than merry!
Stress at any time of year can lead to chronic health complications so we have put together our top tips for keeping on top of the seasons stresses so you can get back to enjoying the fun stuff!
Gratitude Changed My Brain
We all know that warm glowing feeling you get when someone does something that you are really, genuinely grateful for. Whether it’s a thoughtful gift, a thank you note or a random act of kindness, we tend to get a little buzz or sense of happiness when we are grateful. That buzz is no accident! Numerous studies have proven that when we feel gratitude, our brain releases more dopamine and serotonin - two of the key chemicals in making us feel good from the inside out!
Even better than that, researchers are now discovering that our brains love this gratitude high so much that with regular practice our brains actually adapt to feel it more. Effectively lowering the threshold and making that gratitude buzz a more regular occurrence. ⠀
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That’s right! Your brain ACTUALLY CHANGES to find more positives for you to feel grateful for!!!
So how does it work?