Many people connect gratitude with saying "thank you" to someone who helped us, making it a short act of appreciation. According to Robert Emmons, a leading researcher, gratitude is an emotion that can result in long-lasting positivity.
Gratitude is good for your health. Through his research, Emmons found that grateful people reported feeling healthier and happier, both mentally and physically. In the workplace, employees who are appreciative are healthier and more productive by 50 percent.
Gratitude is a selfless act. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Thinking about others' opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better person.
Gratitude makes us more self-aware. Working in an ever-developing, fast-paced society, we are surrounded by ambitious people who are always struggling for more and better. It starts by paying attention to what's now going on in your life, and true self-awareness is the key to being successful.
Gratitude helps us build strong relationship. Gratitude is a powerful tool for strengthening relationship, both at work and in your personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create long-lasting connections.
Taking the time to thank people for their work and kindness—whether it was today, last month or many years ago—makes you happier and more self-aware.
| A. Gratitude builds understanding. B. Gratitude helps us build up self-confidence. C. Here are a few benefits of being grateful. D. All in all, we feel and express our gratitude in different ways. E. In fact, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren't. F. Gratitude makes you reflect on the moment instead of always thinking about the future. G. The old saying goes "It's never too late to say you're sorry", but the same is true of gratitude. |
