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Gratitude Is Powerful, So Why Not Use It at Work and in Your Life?
We all have the potential to enjoy our lives more and interact with our co-workers collegially, yet we fail to use what’s available to us, and it is so simple.
How many of us jump out of bed in the morning with a big smile, looking forward to the day ahead? I would suspect that a large number experience that wonderful morning pleasure, but some may hash over what happened the prior day or not look forward to the future days, weeks, months, or even years.
It's unfortunate because we're not taking advantage of a significant chance to improve our mental and physical lives. I am writing about the power of gratitude and what it can bring to us in our circle, whether large or small.
One book, “The Psychology of Gratitude,” by Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough, examines the science behind gratitude and how it can improve our health. The writers examine several studies and research results to show how gratitude can help people and society.
Some good things that happen when you have traits of gratitude are better relationship satisfaction, happiness, prosociality, fewer physical illness symptoms, and less materialism and envy. As a result, is finding out how a person feels right after expressing or remembering gratitude is the first step in learning why…
