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Published on Nov 30, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MEANING OF GRATITUDE

  • Derived from Latin word gratia (graciousness)

DIFFERENT WAYS TO FEEL OR EXPRESS

  • Applied to past, present, and future
  • Present-not taking good fortune for granted
  • Past- retrieving positive memories, being thankful for past blessings
  • Future- maintaining hopeful attitude

DAILY/WEEKLY EXPERIMENTS

  • Writing about gratitude has proven to make you more optimistic
  • Fewer physician visits and less aggravated

WAYS TO CULTIVATE GRATITUDE

  • Write a thank you note
  • Thank someone mentally
  • Keep a gratitude journal
  • Count your blessings
  • Pray and meditate