Correct. Gratitude contributes to these benefits and many more, which is something to be thankful for!

Correct. Writing positive things down focuses your attention on all the blessings you have, which brings gratitude to the forefront of your emotions.

Correct. Our minds are built to adapt to our circumstances. When good things happen, it's easy to get used to them and start taking them for granted. Gratitude can help combat this.

Correct. While trying to find silver linings is a good idea, downplaying a bad situation by being too thankful for it can demotivate you from taking the necessary steps to address the problem.

Correct. Gratitude is associated with increased joy and happiness, which releases more of the feel-good chemical dopamine.

Correct. Recognizing the contributions of others is important, but so is acknowledging your own role. By appreciating your own contributions, you reinforce the idea that you have the power to continue bringing about positive change.

Correct. Gratitude can increase blood flow to the hypothalamus, which in turn decreases cortisol—a hormone that does things like elevating heart rate and blood pressure.

Correct. Regularly focusing on what you're grateful for can help your mind naturally default to seeing things in a more positive light. Over time, this can make you a more optimistic person.

Correct. People who are more grateful typically have bigger social circles because of the desirable traits thankfulness fosters.

Correct. Gratitude makes us more appreciative of what we already have, which then reduces our temptation to try and find happiness by chasing things we don't have.