Journeys

Gratitude shifts our perspective towards the positive, as we focus on the amazing things in our lives rather than those less favourable. It changes the neural structures in the brain, making us feel happier and more content. Feeling grateful and appreciating others triggers ‘feel good’ hormones (dopamine + serotonin) and regulates effective functioning of the immune system. Scientists have suggested that by activating the reward centre of the brain, gratitude exchanges alter the way we see the world and ourselves.