Gratitude: Research Supprted Benefits
Gratitude Improves Resilience
- Linked to increased
- Optimism
- lifensatisfaction
- lower negative affect
- better experience in school
Neuroscience
- When practicing gratitude
- Neurochemicals associated with improved mood Stress hormones decrease
Neurons that fire together wire together
Five depths of gratitude video
- Ungrateful: At this level, people don’t know how to be grateful. They feel supremely entitled and harbor callous disregard for others’ preferences¹.
- Special: People at this level use gratitude as a temporary escape into virtue so they don’t feel so selfish in their hedonistic drive. Gratitude in them is an occasional companion, often contingent on something big and special happening, and generally doesn’t translate into prosocial actions¹.
- Daily Plea: These people are grateful for the small and simple things. They are aware that what they receive is a collective effort of millions. Grateful thoughts visit their mind on most days and translate into occasional actions geared to help the world¹.
- Regular Things - Everything: People at this level have gratitude as their constant companion. They are content and have a very low threshold for happiness. Their personal needs are small, their thoughts predominantly prosocial. They still wish to acquire, but only so they can give more¹.
- Adversity: Finally, there are people who are grateful even for adversities. They live in a state of surrender. Every experience to them is a meaningful gift. They have transcended the duality of good and bad¹.
These levels represent a journey from a state of ingratitude to a state of constant gratitude, even in the face of adversity. It’s a transformative process that can lead to increased resilience and overall well-being¹.
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How to practice Gratitude?
- Gratitude Journal
- Tell people you are grateful for them
- Reflect on things in the past - Something positive
- Thanks
- Gratitude Photo Journal
- Write a letter
- Visit someone you appreciate
- Volunteer
- Gratitude Walk
How to cultivate a gratitude practice — Johns Hopkins University Student Well-Being
- Keep a Gratitude Journal: Spend a few minutes each day writing down what you are grateful for. This could be anything from a good meal, a warm bed, or a kind word from a friend12.
- Express Gratitude to Others: Take the time to express how much you value the people in your life and how grateful you are for their presence2.
- Appreciate Nature: Take a few moments each day to appreciate the natural beauty around you, whether it’s a sunrise, a flower, or the song of a bird2.
- Value Your Friendships: Good friendships bring joy and support in our lives. Make time to connect with your friends, listen to them, and show your concern2.
- Smile More Often: Smiling is an easy way to cultivate gratitude and optimism. It can boost your mood and make those around you feel better2.
- Watch Inspiring Videos: There are many inspiring stories and videos that show the good in people. Make time to watch these inspiring stories; they will make you feel more grateful and optimistic about the world2.
- Practice Gratitude Meditations: This can include doing gratitude meditations, reading gratitude quotes3, or simply paying attention to the little things in life that bring you joy4.
- Try the “Three Good Things” Exercise: Keep a daily record of three good things for which you are grateful5.
Remember, practicing gratitude regularly can provide positive long-term effects to your mental health and well-being4. It’s a transformative process that can lead to increased resilience and overall well-being124
Helpful Videos
365 Days of Thank You Video
Expressing daily gratitude transforms relationships, deepens connections, and fosters a more appreciative outlook on life.
How Gratitude & Reflection Saved My Life Video
Gratitude and daily reflection can transform perspectives, fostering resilience, compassion, and unexpected opportunities for happiness.
Kiss your brain Science of Gratitude Video
Embracing gratitude over fighting can rewire the brain for resilience, transforming one’s experience with illness.