Gratitude

Question 1

How is gratitude defined and what impact does it have on well-being?

Answer 1

• define: energizing habit of awareness
• pattern of thinking that recognized and appreciates the fortunate aspects of our circumstances
• orientation to life that promotes well being and benefits everyone around you

Question 2

Law of appreciation

Answer 2

When we appreciate the good in our lives, the good appreciates

Question 3

Psychological importance of gratitude

Answer 3

• mindfulness, avoiding hedonic treadmill
• wonder/present oriented

Question 4

Biological importance of gratitude

Answer 4

• Rewires brain synapses
• Likelihood of exercising increases

Question 5

Social importance of gratitude

Answer 5

• Increased generosity, forgiveness, empathy, helpfulness…
• Less loneliness

Question 6

Caveat of gratitude

Answer 6

• We don’t have to settle for what our default wiring offers
• Well-being can be enhances by learning not to forget the many fortunate aspects of our circumstances

Question 7

8 Ways Gratitude Boosts Happiness

Answer 7

1. Promotes savoring
2. Increased self-worth and self-esteem
3. Helps people cope with stress and trauma
4. Encourages moral behavior
5. Help build social bonds
6. Inbit comparisons
7. Incompatible with negative emotions
8. Prevents hedonic adaptation

Question 8

Gratitude Strategies

Answer 8

• Journal, letters, expression, apps, gratitude partner