Gratitude and appreciation can help us celebrate life’s good times. It can also help us appreciate the hard times too!
In a world where many people have fewer opportunities than ever to show gratitude, it’s never been more important. So, on World Gratitude Day, why not take a moment to acknowledge the good and appreciate what we have?
A recent study revealed that a small but effective dose of gratitude can help us cope with a challenging time in our lives. Not only does it promote a healthier sense of self, it also improves our overall happiness and well-being.
To get the most out of the gratitude game, it helps to make it a habit. This includes taking the time to write a gratitude note or card, making an effort to be grateful for your life and those you love, and paying it forward. Having a gratitude list can also be helpful in that it provides a focal point for all the good things you are thankful for. If you are pressed for time, there are also some simple and surprisingly effective strategies you can use to cultivate a gratitude mindset.
A few minutes of daily gratitude can turn even a sluggish day around.
There is a surprising amount of research showing that gratitude actually changes the brain. In one study, participants who kept gratitude lists for 14 days reported higher life satisfaction and lower symptoms of depression.
Make a list of all the things you are grateful for, regardless of how small or big they may be. It could be your family, your health, or simply the ability to wake up and face a new day!
Also, don’t forget to thank your team for their hard work and support. Peer recognition and a sense of gratitude can boost morale, reduce stress levels, and improve productivity.
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can bring us happiness, inner peace, better relationships, health, prosperity and much more. Practicing gratitude on a daily basis is proven to improve our overall wellbeing, and a simple way to build this habit is with a gratitude jar.
To start, choose a container that you can easily fill with small slips of paper (we love mason jars). Then choose a regular time interval - it could be every day, or once a week – to write down a note for your jar.
Start by making sure everyone in your family understands what goes into the jar. Once they’ve understood, encourage them to add their own slips of paper each day or week and watch their jar grow!
A gratitude scavenger hunt is a great way to encourage children to appreciate the things that are good in their lives. This is a fun activity for school or at home.
A scavenger hunt can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. You can add GPS clues, hidden clues, or a variety of other things to keep the game interesting.
You can even have the hunt outside, especially if it's getting cold and snowy! A park scavenger hunt is also a lot of fun!
Thank you notes may seem like a small gesture, but letting workers write down what they are grateful for each day can help them to feel more positive and less stressed. This can even help them to keep a positive attitude when they have a tough time at work.
Sharing gratitude can be a powerful way to promote happiness and wellbeing. It can also strengthen your relationships with family and friends.
According to research, expressing gratitude regularly can boost oxytocin, the "love hormone." It can also increase feelings of connection and empathy between you and your partner.
A study conducted by Harvard Health revealed that couples who exhibited regular gratitude to one another felt more positive towards their relationship.
Gratitude can be shared in many different ways, including by simply writing an expression of gratitude in a card or letter. If possible, hand-deliver the letter to the person you’re thanking.