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Focus on gratefulness!
I would like to invite you to take a moment to reflect on the positive things going on in your life. Take a picture of yourself holding a list of five things you are grateful for and post it on the gratefulness discussion board. Then comment of two of your classmates’ posts and you will get an extra 20 points! Due by 11/17/2023.
Why is it important to be grateful? It allows you to stop and be present in the moment and can encourage positive feelings. How does gratefulness impact our lives? Research shows that gratefulness “can lead to increased levels of well-being” (Emmons & Crumpler, 2000) as well as less stress (Krause, 2006), depression and anxiety (Kashdan & Breen, 2007).
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”
Oprah Winfrey
Let’s spread some happy thoughts around 🙂
References
The 31 Benefits of Gratitude You Didn’t Know About: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life. (n.d.). Retrieved November 01, 2017, from http://happierhuman.com/benefits-of-gratitude/
What is Gratitude and What Is Its Role in Positive Psychology? (2017, April 28). Retrieved November 01, 2017, from https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/gratitude-appreciation/
