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DECEMBER 2024
The science of gratitude
Gratitude may be the best-kept secret to reduce stress and help you feel better. Its benefits include improved physical health, higher self-esteem, better sleep and stronger social connections. And it doesn’t take a lot of work. Here are a few ways you can get started on a gratitude practice today.
- Write down one thing you’re thankful for each day
- Say thank you or write a thank you note
- Visualize people, pets and things you’re grateful for
- Take a “gratitude walk” and appreciate the space around you
Check out this 2-minute video to learn more about the science behind gratitude and how you can get more into your life. You can also check out the digital resources available from Resources for Living and AbleTo* to improve your emotional health.
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Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gratitude works.
Tremendousness. What is the science behind gratitude?
Resources for Living. Practicing gratitude — why it helps and how to do it
Resources for you
- Resources for Living (RFL) provides digital resources to help you build a gratitude practice, as well as access to six free counseling sessions, per issue, per year, with in-person, televideo or chat options. RFL is available to you, your household members and dependent children up to age 26 living away from home. For more information, visit RFL.com/Costco or call 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711).
- AbleTo can help you and your family members 13+ enrolled in a Costco medical plan build skills to help with life’s challenges. Access on-on-one teletherapy and digital activities to provide support for depression, anxiety, stress and more. Visit AbleTo.com/Costco or call 833–881-1444.
- Resources for Living (RFL) provides digital resources to help you build a gratitude practice, as well as access to six free counseling sessions, per issue, per year, with in-person, televideo or chat options. RFL is available to you, your household members and dependent children up to age 26 living away from home. For more information, visit RFL.com/Costco or call 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711).
- Resources for Living (RFL) provides digital resources to help you build a gratitude practice, as well as access to six free counseling sessions, per issue, per year, with in-person, televideo or chat options. RFL is available to you, your household members and dependent children up to age 26 living away from home. For more information, visit RFL.com/Costco or call 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711).
- AbleTo can help you and your family members 13+ enrolled in a Costco medical plan build skills to help with life’s challenges. Access on-on-one teletherapy and digital activities to provide support for depression, anxiety, stress and more. Visit AbleTo.com/Costco or call 833–881-1444.