By Christina Brown Benefits of gratitude A stronger immune system An altruistic attitude A calmer mind and being Lower blood pressure A sense of wellbeing Irrefutable evidence Gratitudes stabilizing and healing effects have been researched from multiple standpoints ID: 646600
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Gratitude for Well-Being, Relationships and Your Health
By Christina BrownSlide2
Benefits of gratitude
A stronger immune system
An altruistic attitude
A calmer mind and beingLower blood pressureA sense of well-beingSlide3
Irrefutable evidence
Gratitude’s stabilizing and healing effects have been researched from multiple standpoints.
Cultural, spiritual, psychological, physical and even financial standpoints have made it clear…
The benefits of living a grateful life are irrefutable!Slide4
Gratitude cont..
Crosses all boundaries
Crosses all creeds
Crosses all vocationsCrosses genderIs emphasized by all the great religious traditions.Slide5
Abundance-an added bonus
Gratitude brings you more to be grateful about
Gratitude increases your abundant lifeSlide6
Expressing gratitude to a partner in a relationship was positively associated with the expressers’ perceptions of communal strength of the relationship
Gratitude & RelationshipsSlide7
Gratitude & Relationships cont.
Every emotional response of gratitude for “everyday” gestures like bringing home your partner a Starbucks or doing a gesture like taking the kids out so your partner can have “quiet” time do not go unnoticed and can be a powerful mechanism for growth in relationships.Slide8
The majority of the research shows that gratitude is associated with an enhanced sense of personal well-being.
Gratitude and WellnessSlide9
Definition of Gratitude
Gratitude can be broadly defined as the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself and represents a general state of thankfulness. But can also be defined as a positive, emotional reaction to the generosity of others.