Gratitude Basics
What does “gratitude” mean?
Being thankful or showing appreciation.
What happens to your brain when you feel grateful?
It releases “feel good” chemicals.
Complete the quote: “Gratitude turns what we have into ___.”
Enough
What does it mean to “savour” something?
To slow down and enjoy it.
What does it mean to “view life through a lens”?
It’s the way you see and think about things.
Name one thing you’re grateful for right now.
Open answer (e.g., family, food, friends, sleep).
Name one of those “feel good” chemicals.
Dopamine or Serotonin.
Who said this? “By cultivating gratefulness, we are freed from envy…”
Robert Emmons.
What’s one thing you could savour today?
Open — e.g., lunch, music, fresh air.
What’s a “negativity lens”?
When you focus too much on what’s wrong.
Why is it important to be grateful?
It makes you happier and helps you notice the good stuff.
True or False: Gratitude can make you sleep better.
True
What does it mean to say “We are enough”?
We don’t have to compare ourselves to others.
How does savouring link to gratitude?
Both mean noticing and enjoying good moments.
What kind of lens do you want to have instead?
A positive or grateful lens.
How can you show gratitude to someone today?
Say thank you, help them out, send a message, etc.
What does practising gratitude every day help your brain do?
Focus on positives instead of negatives.
How does gratitude stop us from feeling jealous?
It helps us focus on what we already have.
What’s one thing you could do to practise savouring more?
Spend a few seconds enjoying small moments.
How can you change your “lens” to be more positive?
Notice good moments, practise gratitude, be kind.
What’s one small thing people often forget to be grateful for?
Open — e.g., clean water, health, weekends, pets.
How can gratitude help your mood when you’re having a bad day?
It reminds you of what’s still good and calms you down.
What do you think Robert Emmons meant by “It doesn’t make life perfect, but it makes it complete”?
Life isn’t always easy, but gratitude helps us appreciate what’s good.
In the “savouring” video, what did the filmmaker appreciate?
The beauty in small, everyday things.
How are gratitude and the way you see life connected?
Gratitude changes how you see your world — it makes it brighter.