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Gratitude & Connection

“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer

There is so much to be grateful for today! 

Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/radical-sabbatical/202009/the-power-gratitude-in-the-workplace

Gratitude is Immediate; Shift of mindfulness

  • Depression ~ practicing gratitude is necessary
  • Focus attention on others ~ less anxiety

Better immune system ~ health benefits addressed in previous episode

Measurement of Gratitude: 

Connection in the workplace or at school

  • Alone vs. Loneliness
  • Necessary to have meaningful conversations with others
  • Necessary to have time with others

Increase in Productivity

Increase in Collaboration 

Provide Praise ~ it only takes a few seconds, but those few seconds can change the outcome of an entire day for the better. 

Something good from Covid: We think about and realize the importance of connection; we are Grateful for connection ~ the little things and the little things are truly the big things

Handwritten thank you notes ~ take the time

  • School this week we will be begin writing thank you notes ~ Denzel Washington Video: The Power of Thank You
  • Two Thank you cards per week
    • Began project last year
    • This year more students are involved
    • How do you begin your morning

My questions to you are the following: What are you grateful for today, and how have you helped someone else?

Thank you for the messages, kind words and hugs over the past couple of weeks!

Denzel Washington ~ The Power of Thank You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uzynHWxn5Q

With much gratitude, have an AMAZING week!

Thank you for listening to this weekly podcast ~ If you would like to share your story, favorite quote or scripture, please DM me or take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on IG at gritgracemindfulness. You can also send an email to gritgracemindfulness@gmail. Until next time ~ Have an Amazing week!

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Grit Grace & TransformationBy Rachael Arnold