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The document discusses the importance of gratitude in various aspects of life, highlighting its positive impact on relationships, physical and mental health, empathy, self-esteem, and resilience. Numerous studies are cited, demonstrating that expressing gratitude leads to better health outcomes, deepened relationships, and increased overall well-being. Ultimately, the text encourages actively practicing gratitude in daily life to reap its benefits.
Thank you
- 1. Thank You And whyits importance for you
- 2. – Mark Twain “Kindnessis the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
- 3. Gratitude opens the doorto more relationships 2014 study published in Emotion
- 4. • The studyfound that thanking a new acquaintance makes them more likely to seek an ongoing relationship
- 5. – Nathaniel Lambertof Florida State University “The very act of saying “thank you” reinforces one’s desire for a mutually supportive relationship and increases dependency, which triggers trust and in turn deepens a relationship. In this way, saying “thank you” initiates a spiral of kindness and appreciation in relationships”
- 7. Gratitude improves physical health 2012 studypublished in Personality and Individual Differences
- 8. • Grateful peopleexperience fewer aches and pains • They report feeling healthier than other people
- 10. Gratitude improves psychological health RobertA. Emmons, Ph.D., a leading gratitude researcher
- 11. • Gratitude reducesa multitude of toxic emotions, ranging from: • envy • resentment • frustration • regret
- 12. – Jean BaptisteMassieu “Gratitude is the memory of the heart.”
- 14. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression 2012study by the University of Kentucky
- 15. • Study participantswho ranked higher on gratitude scales were less likely to retaliate against others, even when given negative feedback. • They experienced more sensitivity and empathy toward other people and a decreased desire to seek revenge.
- 16. – John F.Kennedy ““As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
- 18. Grateful people sleep better 2011study - Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
- 19. • Writing ina gratitude journal improves sleep • Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.
- 21. Gratitude improves self-esteem 2014 study- Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
- 22. • Gratitude increasedathlete’s self-esteem, which is an essential component to optimal performance
- 23. –Confucius “Forget injuries, neverforget kindnesses.”
- 25. Gratitude increases mental strength 2006 study- Behavior Research and Therapy
- 26. • Vietnam WarVeterans with higher levels of gratitude experienced lower rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder • A 2003 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that gratitude was a major contributor to resilience following the terrorist attacks on September 11. • Recognizing all you have to be thankful for – even during the worst times of your life – fosters resilience.
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- 29. 1.More friends, lovers.. 2.PhysicalHealth 3.Psychological Health 4.Enhance Empathy 5.Reduce Aggression 6.Sleep Better 7.Self Esteem 8.Mental Strength
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- 37. Who would youmiss, if they were gone?
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- 40. • So whetheryou thank a stranger for holding the door/elevator makes space on the CTA • Send a quick thank-you note to that co-worker who helped you with a project • Acknowledging other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities
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- 43. Consider before you fallasleep, what you are thankful for
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- 45. “I think thatmost human things go wrong because we never have the courage to express what we want”
- 46. Be honest about the praiseyou need
- 47. • Have youtold your boss? • Have you told your colleagues? • Have you told your friends? • Have you told told your lover(s)
- 48. –Benjamin Disraeli “I feela very unusual sensation – if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.”
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Editor's Notes
- #7 Lives in an environment of 1940s’ sexism
- #36 I am your typical muscle man, I don't have anything to be grateful apart from myself, I don't have emotions
- #37 Maybe you are a cyborg, Lets test that..
- #38 1) When was the last time you said thank you? 2) Do you know how they like to receive feedback?
- #39 1) When was the last time you said thank you? 2) Do you know how they like to receive feedback?
- #40 Talk to humans! before you fall asleep think about all the thinks you are grateful for
- #42 Some options
- #47 We all appreciate gratitude but in different ways.
- #48 Don't’ trust telepathy And trail and error is an expensive process