This Week with Introspective

The definition of Gratitude from the Strengths Profile:

• You are constantly aware of how fortunate you are and the positive things that you have in your life.

• You naturally notice and appreciate the good things that happen to you.

• You take nothing and nobody for granted.

Questions to help you bring this strength to life:

• How can I pause and genuinely appreciate something I might usually overlook?

• Where in my life do I feel the most grateful right now, and why?

• How can I express appreciation to someone I’ve been taking for granted?

Resources of the Week

Article

Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

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Six questions can help you evoke the life-enhancing power of gratitude.

By Maureen Salamon

Video

The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice

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Hubermen explores the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice.

by Andrew Huberman

Video

An Experiment in Gratitude | The Science of Happiness

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What makes you happy? Have you ever wondered why? Listen to this video to dive into an experimental approach on what makes people happier.

By Mike Bernstein & Matt Pittman

Strength Story: Gratitude

The Strength of Gratitude

For Bette, gratitude is a way of seeing the world. Throughout her life as a nurse, mother, and now in her late 80s, she has met every day with appreciation for even the smallest kindnesses. From family members to strangers lending a hand, Bette notices goodness everywhere and never lets it go unacknowledged. Her Gratitude strength keeps her grounded, joyful, and deeply aware of how much there is to appreciate in ordinary moments.

Fact of the Week

Gratitude is strongly linked with well-being, positive affect, and stronger relationships.

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