The Thankfulness of Thanksgiving | AFC Urgent Care Memphis

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” - Oprah Winfrey

While many people hear “Thanksgiving” and think turkey, dressing, eating, etc., Thanksgiving Day should be more about gratitude than delicious food. Our team AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to offer some advice on how to be thankful this Thanksgiving—and every day after the holiday.

Tips on Being Grateful

The following are ways to add more gratefulness to your day:

First, you can start by keeping a gratitude journal. Then, every night before you go to bed, spend about 10 minutes writing down everything you are grateful for that happened the day. Nothing is too big or too mall, from a simple hug from your child to something big like getting your dream job, it all counts. Gratefulness is gratefulness.

Second, don’t be afraid to “dance” for your gratitude. Are you hitting an afternoon slump? Get up and get moving by doing a dance for everything you are grateful for in life. Yes, it might make you laugh at yourself in the process, but it will also help to increase your energy and give you an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.

Finally, don’t keep your gratitude to yourself. It helps to show appreciation to those who matter most to you, like loved ones, friends, and even colleagues. Did someone help you on a project? Did a family member help make your children dinner this week while you were at a late meeting? Perhaps a friend brought you coffee? Express appreciation to those who deserve it. Not only will it change your day for the better, it will change theirs, too!

Putting gratitude into action does more than just make you feel good. Gratefulness can also benefit your health in a number of ways, including:

  • Improving relationships with friends and loved ones
  • Decreasing aches and pains
  • Lowering the risk of depression
  • Increasing motivation to exercise more and eat better
  • Promoting empathy toward others
  • Increasing happiness
  • Improving self esteem

Is your health ready for the holidays? Visit AFC Urgent Care Memphis the moment you begin feeling under the weather to ensure your holidays aren’t ruined by sickness this year.