Benefit From a Grateful Heart

Would you like to feel happier? Research finds that practicing gratitude increases self-esteem, encourages healthier behaviors and strengthens relationships. It also helps people feel more positive and satisfied with life.

Printables

• Get the Benefit From a Grateful Heart educational sheet (PDF).
  Group tip: Print a copy for each group member or share this sheet electronically.
• Join the free, monthlong Discover Gratitude program.
  This activity can be completed individually or as a group. Here are some ideas for using this with a group:
  • Reward group members who journal daily. Perhaps you give those who finish the program a prize or enter them in a prize drawing.
  • Find an accountability partner or small group to ensure you are following through.
  • Share what you are grateful for at team meetings or via a virtual chat.
  • Start a bulletin board where group members can post notes or pictures with what they are grateful for.

Blog posts

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• How to create happiness
• Kindness in action brings healthy rewards
• The art of kindness
• Use mindfulness to improve well-being

Videos

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