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But instead of giving thanks, you might want to give gratitude.
And yes, theres a difference!
On the surface, thankfulness and gratitude sound like the same thing and you might even use them interchangeably.
But the two concepts arent identicaland the latter packs a way bigger positivity punch.
Both, after all, center around the idea of appreciation for whats good in your life.
psychologist and co-owner of Upgrade educational project
In fact, the definition of one word usually includes a mention of the other, and vice versa.
immediate, situational, and linked to a specific action.
Youre responding to something tangible that happened.
Someone refilled your coffee?
Its deeper, more consistent, and doesnt need a specific trigger, Paruolo says.
Thankfulness is (usually) the automatic response when someone does something nice for you.
What are the benefits of practicing gratitude?
Its great to express thanksyou cant go wrong with being polite!
But the goodness that comes from having gratitude is stronger.
psychologist and co-owner of Upgrade educational project
For starters, it puts you in a better place emotionally.
It does your body good too, be it helping you feel more relaxed or getting you more ZZZs.
Be mindful of the gratitude you receive
Be present when others show you gratitude.
When someone expresses appreciation toward you, take a moment to truly absorb it.
Ask follow-up questions to understand what specifically touched them or what they noticed, Klymenko recommends.
Can you share what made you feel that way?
- hits the fan.
But thats precisely when gratitude is even more important.
Dr. Chaudhary recommends starting small.
Is there one thing that it’s possible for you to think of before bed that youre grateful for?
Can you take a stab at do it twice per week instead of every night?
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