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Give Gratitude
why gratitude? “We can only be said to be alive in
those moments when our hearts are conscious of our
treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder “The deepest craving of human
nature is the need to be appreciated.” ~ William James “As
we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the
highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by
them.” ~ John F. Kennedy “At times our own light goes out and is
rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has
cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have
lighted the flame within us.” ~ Albert Schweitzer
Why gratitude?
0Giving gratitude shifts our attention away from the challenges we face toward the benefits we enjoy.
0Practicing awareness of positive things in life helps curb the brain’s natural tendency toward looking for negatives.
Why gratitude?
Grateful people experience lower blood pressure, better sleep, and generally fewer complaints.
Why gratitude?
Gratitude…
0Generates social capital
0Keeps us emotionally connected to friends and family
0Tames feelings of envy, regret, and bitterness, all of which can lead to stress
0Increases productivity
0Improves decision-making
0Contributes to a positive culture
Take Action
Keep a weekly gratitude journal
0 List/Describe 5 things for which you’re grateful each week.
0 See each item as a gift and savor it!
For Greatest Benefit…
0 Don’t let it become another task on your “to do” list.0 It’s better to elaborate on fewer things for which
you’re grateful than to create a superficial list.0 Reflect on what life would be like without a
particular blessing.0 Consider happy surprises as they elicit stronger
emotions.0 Don’t overdo it—start with a weekly journal, then
find the fit that works for you.
from researcher Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude. He is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, and the founding editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology.
Learn more about the science of gratitude…
http://bit.ly/leaderfitgratitude
Give gratitude. Be happy.