Cultivate gratitude

Cultivating gratitude is one of the simplest ways to improve emotional well-being, overall life satisfaction, and overall happiness. People who have a higher degree of gratitude have healthier relationships because they appreciate their loved ones more, and their loved ones, in turn, do more to earn that appreciation. And since people who are appreciative are happier, sleep better, and have strong relationships are healthier, grateful people are healthier.

Reflecting on and writing down the positive aspects of life may be a beneficial practice for nurturing positive feelings and reducing stress. Take some time to consider what or who you are grateful for, then write down three things. Even if you simply practice thankfulness for 10 minutes a few times a week, it's a small investment that might yield significant stress-relieving benefits.