Thanksgiving is a great time to think about gratitude, but a dive into the research around giving thanks makes it clear that we should be doing more of it throughout the year.
Francesca Gino (behavioral scientist, author, professor Harvard Business School)
takeaways of note:
Gratitude & Research…
1- Feeling Grateful has several beneficial effects on us –
Research shows… we’re enabled to (1) savor positive experiences, (2) cope with stressful circumstances, (3) be resilient in the face of challenges & (4) strengthen our social relationships
2- Expressions of Gratitude can have powerful & long-lasting effects on others –
Research shows… receiving expressions of gratitude (1) made people feel socially valued & (2) motivated them to help others