FW 311Transformers Becky Russell Definition Gratitude noun ˈ gratə ˌ tüd ˌ tyüd a feeling of appreciation or thanks the state of being grateful thankfulness ID: 542744
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Gratitude
FW 311-Transformers
Becky RussellSlide2
Definition
Gratitude
noun
(\
ˈ
gra-tə
-ˌ
tüd
, -ˌ
tyüd
\)
:
a
feeling of appreciation or thanks
:
the state of being grateful
:
thankfulness
Examples of
GRATITUDE
Let me express my sincere
gratitude
for all your help.
We remember with
gratitude
those who died defending our country.
Origin of
GRATITUDE
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin
gratitudo
,
from Latin
gratus
gratefulFirst
Known Use: 1523Slide3
Components of gratitudeAppreciation of:
P
eople
Possessions
The present moment RitualsFeeling of aweSocial comparisons Existential concernsBehaviorSlide4
Expressions
of gratitude
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues but the parent of all others
.“
-CiceroSlide5
Products of gratitudeHigher levels of subjective
well-being
Shift in perception from the self to others
Happier, less
depressed, less stressed, and more satisfied with their lives and social
relationshipsHigher levels of: control of their environments, personal growth, purpose in life, and self acceptanceBetter sleep: Seems to be because grateful people think less negative and more positive thoughts just before going to sleepSlide6
How to be more grateful1. Keep a Daily Calendar of Gratitude (start to remember the little things)
2. Mark Anniversaries with Milestones
(letting others know how much they mean to you)
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. Share Gratitude at the Dinner
Table (communicate with those close to you and feed off each other’s positivity)4. Express your Thankfulness for the Hard Stuff (what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger)Slide7
How to be more grateful5. Thank the People behind the
Service ( i.e. waiters, clerks, and janitors; acknowledging others’ behavior and attitude)
6. Write a Letter of
Gratitude (to a person who’s impacted you a lot)
7. Start Time with friends with celebrations not
complaining (spreading positivity)8. Say “Thank You” for the Mundane (not taking little things like food, a job, or family for granted)9. Appreciate a Force Bigger than Yourself (whether it be gravity or God)Slide8
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>.
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