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.
What are you grateful for in yourself? What do you like about yourself?
Tell me what you like about yourself.
Name a way to show gratitude to a friend or family.
Sharing how you feel with them
How does gratitude make you feel?
Happy, content, satisfied, peaceful
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?
It helps people care
What can you say to someone to show gratitude?
“I appreciate you"
How does it feel when someone shows gratitude to you?
Appreciated, loved, valued, respected
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?
Pick up litter, nature walks, spending time outdoors, meditating
How can gratitude help when you're sad or mad?
Shifts our focus to the positive things in life
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.
What did they do? What did they say?
How does being grateful help us during hard times?
Reminds us of the good things in our life
Chemicals in your brain improve this worried feeling when you regularly express gratitude.
Anxiety
Why is writing a thank-you note important?
To show kindness
How can you show gratitude to yourself?
practice self-care activities like taking time for relaxation, acknowledging your achievements, keeping a gratitude journal where you write down things you appreciate about yourself, engaging in hobbies you enjoy, and simply taking a moment to appreciate your strengths and positive qualities, even saying them aloud to yourself in the mirror
How can you show gratitude without words?
Smile at others, random act of kindness, listen to them
How can you remind yourself to be grateful every day?
Keep a gratitude journal, put visual reminders on phone/in room/at home, use mindfulness practices to reflect on positives, express gratitude to others, and practice meditation or prayer focused on appreciation.
Make a conscious effort to focus on the good things in your life