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Gratitude
What Is Gratitude
A way of recognizing the good things that we have
Likely rooted from reciprocity, an impulse to exchange things with others for mutual benefit
Responding to others’ kindness by showing kindness
An important factor in creating bonds with other people
How It Improves Our Behavior and Connection With Others
Reduces the chance of forgetting happy memories
We recognize our hard work and become satisfied of what we achieve
We nurture our relationships as a way to express gratitude to the people around us
We become more social and can surround ourselves with good people
The Antidote to Dissatisfaction
Dissatisfaction and Its Causes
The feeling of incompleteness
Constant reminders of our imperfect lives
Comparing ourselves to the success of others
How Dissatisfaction Affects Us
We become envious of others
We pity ourselves and feel disapointed
How Does It Stop Dissatisfaction
Rewards ourselves, helps us connect with others, helps us create positive memories
Prevents envy, social comparison, narcissism, cynicism, and materialism
Helps us become happier, satisfied with our lives, and stronger in trying times.
How to Become More Grateful
Improve our Trait Gratitude
Trait gratitude is the amount of gratitude we feel based on hereditary traits, personality, and culture
For 1-3 times a week, write down five to ten things we are grateful for every week (Gratitude Journaling)
Change our beliefs, behavior, and outlook in life for the better