MORE THAN ITS OWN REWARD The Mental and Physical Benefits of Gratitude
Most people can agree that showing or feeling gratitude is a good thing in and of itself. But did you know that practicing gratitude can actually benefit your mental and physical health? For the past few decades, researchers have
BETTER SLEEP The risk of developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or a number of other health problems goes up when you don’t get proper sleep. That being said, getting proper sleep is easier for some than it is for others. If you’re trying to get better sleep, performing small gratitude exercises, such as keeping a journal of the things you’re thankful for, has been shown to help. In a study of 401 participants with chronic pain or heart failure, 40% of those who practiced gratitude reported falling asleep faster and sleeping more soundly. BETTER HEART HEALTH Sharing the ways you’re thankful for others can make your metaphorical heart feel great, and it can help your physical heart, too. In one study, researchers have found that regular gratitude can lead to lower blood pressure. In another study, researchers found that people with heart problems who practiced gratitude experienced more confidence, less depression, better sleep, and lower levels of inflammation. Gratitude isn’t always easy, especially if you’re going through a difficult legal situation. But, if you let Zinda Law Group guide you to it, we promise we’ll give help worth being thankful for. Give our office a call today at 888-341-6671 for a free consultation.
discovered numerous links between being thankful and leading happier, healthier lives. So, besides giving you something to talk about on Thanksgiving with your family, here are a few ways daily STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS Are you trying to form a deeper, stronger relationship with your significant other? One study showed that practicing gratitude with one another might not be a bad place to start. Researchers found that partners who expressed feelings of gratitude to one another felt more positive toward their significant others and also felt more comfortable expressing any concerns they had about the relationship. gratitude can benefit you.
THE BEST LEFTOVER TURKEY SANDWICH
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ingredients • 2 slices sourdough bread • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 slices Swiss cheese • 1/3 cup shredded leftover turkey • 3 tbsp leftover cranberry sauce • 1/3 cup leftover dressing or stuffing at least through the weekend. To make the best use of the excess, grill up some killer turkey sandwiches. Thanksgiving may be held on Thursday, but the food often lasts
• 2 tbsp leftover gravy • 1 tbsp butter, room temperature
Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have all the leftovers required.
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1. Coat inside of each bread slice with mustard and a slice of cheese. Place turkey and cranberry sauce on one slice and dressing and gravy on the other. 2. Combine sandwich and spread butter on both sides. 3. In a panini maker or large skillet, grill until crispy and golden brown. 4. Slice and serve.
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