3. When we think about and communicate what we
are thankful for in our lives, we become happier.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/#14da1789183c
https://www.mindful.org/gratitude-changes-brain/
https://pathways.org/blog/7-ideas-encourage-children-to-be-thankful/
4. A study of couples found that individuals, who took time
to express gratitude for their partner, not only felt more
positive toward the other person but also felt more
comfortable expressing concerns about their relationship.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/in-praise-of-gratitude
5. At the most basic level, feeling appreciated makes
us feel safe, which frees us to do our best work.
https://hbr.org/2012/01/why-appreciation-matters-so-mu
6. Research shows that high school students, who
score high on gratitude, have more friends
and higher grades.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-sack-md/gratitude_b_2277960.html
7. Unlike other positive emotions like hope and happiness,
gratitude is inherently relational. Gratitude
acknowledges connection. It reaches past the
person experiencing it and into the social realm.
http://ei.yale.edu/what-is-gratitude/
9. Place card exercise
When you have friends over
for a meal, try this: On the
back of each place card,
write what you would like
to thank the person for.
Not only does it teach
thankfulness, it will make
your guests feel special.
https://www.kidnurse.org/6-fun-activities-teach-thankfulness-thanksgiving/
10. To practice appreciation, try starting with yourself. At the end of the
week, for example on Sunday morning, ask yourself this question:
“What do I feel proud of having done this week?”
Say thank you to yourself for having done that.
Adapted from
https://hbr.org/2012/01/why-appreciation-matters-so-mu