All About Gratitude
What does gratitude mean?
Being thankful; taking time to think about what is going well in life; remembering the good even with the bad; showing appreciation and giving kindness
What is 1 thing you own that you are grateful for? Why?
Tell us 1 thing you own that you are grateful for and why.
Tell me what you like about yourself.
Name a way to show gratitude to a friend or family.
A) Sharing with them
B) Ignoring them
True or False? Taking time to think about what you are grateful for can lead to you feeling joy, happiness, and positive vibes even when negativity is all around you.
True! Research shows that practicing gratitude leads to more feelings of joy.
What are 2 things you are grateful for in nature?
Tell us 2 things in nature you are grateful for.
Why is gratitude important for the world?
A) It helps people care
B) It makes people fight
What can you say to someone to show gratitude?
A) “I appreciate you”
B) “I’m bored”
When you practice gratitude, how does it feel in your body?
light, warm, calming feelings that starts in your chest and spreads throughout the whole body. Positive vibes in shown in the face.
What friend or family members are you grateful for.
What is your gratitude message to the friend or family members.
What gets in the way of showing gratitude?
Tell me what makes it difficult to feel and show gratitude.
How can you show gratitude to nature?
A) Pick up litter
B) Waste resources
Why is it important to notice things that we are grateful for?
It helps us to think positively increases our self-esteem helps us through our problems
What are 2 things you have learned this week that you are grateful to know?
Tell us 2 things you are grateful to have learned this week.
When do you feel the most grateful?
Tell me about times when you feel the most grateful.
Share a story of when you saw someone being grateful.
A) They thanked someone
B) They took all the credit
Chemicals in your brain improve this worried feeling when you regularly express gratitude.
Anxiety
Why is writing a thank-you note important?
A) To show kindness
B) To brag about what you received
Draw a picture of what it looks like to show gratitude to yourself.
Draw a picture.
How can you show gratitude without words?
A) Smile and help them
B) Walk away