the cognitive scores of people between ages 50 and 74 was lower if they experienced more recessions earlier in life according recessions associated with cognitive decline in old age study finds how can you grow by incorporating gratitude into your daily agenda first it enables you to acknowledge the positive aspects of your life whether it is friends material goods or even opportunities to view something from a different point of view it can assist you in putting things in perspective an attitude of gratitude be grateful by taking a few minutes each day to recognize the good positive elements of your life and writing those things finding happiness and success by giving thanks