10.1 Gratitude

Question 1

Gratitiude

Answer 1

• Cultivating gratitude helps to increase well-being and happiness.
• Expressing gratefulness is associated with increased energy, optimism and empathy.
• Can have profound effects on your outlook and resiliency which is essential for a rewarding career.
• Can also positively impact your patients well-being both mentally and physically.

Definition
- Noticing and appreciating the positive in the world and in our lives.

Question 2

Thankfulness

Answer 2

• First step towards gratitude
• Gratitude builds on thankfulness by redirecting our focus and making gratefulness a consistent part of our lives 365 days a year.

Question 3

Positive Effects of Gratefulness

Answer 3

• Better Cholesterol
• Lower BP
• Less Stress (lower cortisol)
• Higher Mental Clarity
• Lowers creatinine (kidneys ability to filter waste)
• Lower C-Reactive Protein (cardiac marker for inflammation in the heart)
• Better social support
• Helps to block toxic emotions

Question 4

Journaling Gratitude

Answer 4

• Helps us to focus on the positives in life
• Write a few lines about what makes them feel grateful helps people feel more optimistic about life.

Question 5

Other Forms of Gratitude

Answer 5

• Show appreciation for what you have
• Decide that stress will not overtake your thoughts
• Show appreciation for others
• Change your perspective
• Send thank-you notes or emails
• Be bold and verbally express thanks