Transform Your Relationships through the Practice of Gratitude

This week, we discuss the importance of gratitude in building and maintaining healthy relationships.

1. Food for Thought We often shy away from showing gratitude for fear of appearing weak. And yet, such vulnerability may be our greatest strength. Gratitude is acknowledging another’s worth. And spending time showing such appreciation forms a deep bond with those close by while boosting other positive emotions, such as zest and hope.?Finding the good in others and recognizing their value increases your own and others’ well-being and forms a more intimate bond. Thankfully, gratitude is a skill that, like any other, can be learned.
2. Inspiring Quote “Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life now is the true prosperity” – Eckhart Tolle
3. Free Science-based Tool Gratitude for Important People. The relationships we build are fundamental to our well-being and happiness. That’s why it forms the third element of Martin Seligman’s PERMA model, dedicated to human flourishing. This simple exercise encourages us to pause and take stock of the important people in our lives and how they influence and contribute to who we are. [Link]
4. Book Recommendation Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience – Brené Brown. Brené Brown’s beautifully illustrated book walks us through all 87 emotions that define us as humans. Gratitude forms a central element of the chapter titled “Places where we go when life is good” and is seen as fundamental for switching from being a spectator to a participant in our lives. [Link]
5. A Question For Your Clients "Are there certain people you have difficulty expressing gratitude to?".?Identifying those people your client is unable or unwilling to show gratitude to can uncover unresolved emotions and move the conversation to a deeper level. Use the question to understand better the connections that shape your clients’ lives.
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