Los Angeles County Office of Education Tips For Practicing Gratiitude

Press release from the Hermosa Beach City School District:

April 13, 2020

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is promoting a message of gratitude during these challenging times.

Did you know that Gratitude...

• Makes you happier! It helps to increase good brain chemicals.
• Improves relationships. It helps you connect and empathize with others
• Makes you a better person. Focus on others and makes you more likable
• Makes you healthier. Reduces stress and increases emotional resilience – it can even help you sleep better and boost your immune system.
• Can give you a career boost. Increase productivity and enhances your decision-making skills.

Gratitude Practice

"Techie" Types: Download and use a Gratitude mobile app called "365 Gratitude" – great way to practice attitude

"Nerdy" Types: Read a few great articles

The Attitude of Gratitude

5 Reasons to Develop and Atitude of Gratitude

"Quiz" Types: Quiz yourself!

Gratitude Quiz

"Spiritual" Types: Listen to this philosophical video created by Brother David

"A Good Day" With Brother David Steindl-Rast

"Fun" and "Silly" Types: Check out Kid President, because we do all need a laugh:

Kid President’s 25 Reasons To Be Thankful!

Regardless of your “type” remember -

A life filled with gratitude begins inside our minds

-Lao Tzu:

“Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habit.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”

This press release was produced by the Hermosa Beach City School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.