The Gift of Gratitude

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Introduction ………………………………………………………………… 5

 

Adding Gratitude Into Your Life ……………………………………………………5

 

Chapter 1: What Does Gratitude Really Mean?…………………….7

 

Gratitude – Just A Fashionable Word?…………………………………………..7

 

Not Just For Holidays And Gifts ………………………………………………….. 8

 

Chapter 2: Gratitude Practice – An Overview…………………….12

 

Why Introduce Gratitude Practice Into Your Life?………………………… 12

 

Banishing Negativity, Focusing On Positivity……………………………….. 14

 

Gratitude – A Skill That Takes Work …………………………………………… 16

 

Chapter 3: What Are The Psychological Benefits Of

 

Gratitude?……………………………………………………………………19

 

Reducing Depression ………………………………………………………………… 19

 

Reduced Stress …………………………………………………………………………. 21

 

Greater Self-Esteem …………………………………………………………………..23

 

Chapter 4: Gratitude’s Physical Effects …………………………… 26

 

Improved Sleep …………………………………………………………………………26

 

A Stronger Immune System ………………………………………………………..27

 

Less Aches And Pains…………………………………………………………………29

 

Lower Blood Pressure ………………………………………………………………..29

 

Chapter 5: Gratitude Has Social Benefits ………………………… 32

 

More Positive Relationships ……………………………………………………….32

 

Forging New Friendships……………………………………………………………34

 

Chapter 6: What Are The Work-Related Benefits Of

 

Gratitude?………………………………………………………………….. 38

 

More Energy To Focus On Goals………………………………………………….39

 

More Positive Working Relationships…………………………………………. 40

 

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A Can-Do Attitude That Helps You Come Out On Top…………………… 41

 

Improved Leadership Skills ……………………………………………………….. 41

 

Chapter 7: Gratitude Is The Key To Changing Your Life …….. 44

 

A Change Of Focus …………………………………………………………………….45

 

Better Quality Of Life …………………………………………………………………46

 

Fewer Fears, More Happiness……………………………………………………. 48

 

Stronger Faith ………………………………………………………………………….. 51

 

Motivation To Reach For Your Goals……………………………………………52

 

Chapter 8: How To Begin Practicing Gratitude ………………….55

 

Start Journaling ………………………………………………………………………..55

 

Try Mental Contrasting………………………………………………………………57

 

Try New Ways To Express Gratitude ……………………………………………58

 

Taking Gratitude To The Social Level …………………………………………..59

 

Chapter 9: What If I Have Nothing To Be Grateful For? ………61

 

Start Small………………………………………………………………………………..63

 

Think Of Others…………………………………………………………………………65

 

Forget Long Lists……………………………………………………………………….66

 

Chapter 10: A Step by Step Guide to Your First Gratitude

 

Practice……………………………………………………………………… 70

 

Commitment …………………………………………………………………………….70

 

Commencement ……………………………………………………………………….. 71

 

Writing …………………………………………………………………………………….72

 

Feeling……………………………………………………………………………………..73

 

Sharing …………………………………………………………………………………….73

 

Conclusion …………………………………………………………………..75

 

 

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