Gratitude is the ability to appreciate the people, things, and circumstances around you. It is also finding the little things to be thankful for each day.
Why is Gratitude important?
Gratitude is the ability to appreciate the people, things, and circumstances around you. It is also finding the little things to be thankful for each day.
Benefits of Gratitude:
- Improves relationships
- Increases happiness
- Increases motivation
- Improves self-esteem
- Promotes better sleep
- Improves physical health
The Bounce Back Project: Gratitude
Harvard Medical School: Giving thanks can make you happier
Greater Good Science Center @ UC Berkeley: How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain:
Psychology Today: 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude
Activities & Resources:
- Personal Gratitude Assessment,
- Gratitude | Louie Schwartzberg | TEDxSF
- Three Good Things
- Three Good Things worksheet template
- Gratitude Journal template
- Thank you notes
- Meditate/guided meditations
- Pray – people who are religious can use prayer to cultivate gratitude
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