Thank you

A talk showing the scientifically proven facts of adding more gratitude/thank you. Also how to change your life

1. Thank You And why its importance for you

2. – Mark Twain “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”

3. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships 2014 study published in Emotion

4. The study found that thanking a new acquaintance makes them more likely to seek an ongoing relationship

5. – Nathaniel Lambert of Florida State University “The very act of saying “thank you” reinforces one’s desire for a mutually supportive relationship and increases dependency, which triggers trust and in turn deepens a relationship. In this way, saying “thank you” initiates a spiral of kindness and appreciation in relationships”

6. Gratitude improves physical health 2012 study published in Personality and Individual Differences

7. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains They report feeling healthier than other people

8. Gratitude improves psychological health Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., a leading gratitude researcher

9. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, ranging from: envy resentment frustration regret

10. – Jean Baptiste Massieu “Gratitude is the memory of the heart.”

11. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression 2012 study by the University of Kentucky

12. Study participants who ranked higher on gratitude scales were less likely to retaliate against others, even when given negative feedback. They experienced more sensitivity and empathy toward other people and a decreased desire to seek revenge.

13. – John F. Kennedy ““As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

14. Grateful people sleep better 2011 study - Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being

15. Writing in a gratitude journal improves sleep Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.

16. Gratitude improves self-esteem 2014 study - Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

17. Gratitude increased athlete’s self-esteem, which is an essential component to optimal performance

18. –Confucius “Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.”

19. Gratitude increases mental strength 2006 study - Behavior Research and Therapy

20. Vietnam War Veterans with higher levels of gratitude experienced lower rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder A 2003 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that gratitude was a major contributor to resilience following the terrorist attacks on September 11. Recognizing all you have to be thankful for – even during the worst times of your life – fosters resilience.

21. Become Super You

22. More friends, lovers.. Physical Health Psychological Health Enhance Empathy Reduce Aggression Sleep Better Self Esteem Mental Strength

23. Adding Gratitude to Your Life

24. Give Gratitude

25. Who would you miss, if they were gone?

26. or what?

27. Actually give gratitude

28. So whether you thank a stranger for holding the door/elevator makes space on the CTA Send a quick thank-you note to that co-worker who helped you with a project Acknowledging other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities

29. Be Specific and Authentic

30. Consider before you fall asleep, what you are thankful for

31. Receiving Gratitude

32. “I think that most human things go wrong because we never have the courage to express what we want”

33. Be honest about the praise you need

34. Have you told your boss? Have you told your colleagues? Have you told your friends? Have you told told your lover(s)

35. –Benjamin Disraeli “I feel a very unusual sensation – if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.”

36. https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_trice_suggests_we_all_say_thank_you?language=en