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Gratitude
Intelligence (GQ)
GOALS
By the end of this workshop you will understand how the power of gratitude can improve
your physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual well-being.
You will also appreciate the idea of practicing gratitude as a way of life
and make a plan of action on how to create a positive impact on others
in your workplace, home, friends and community.
Gratitude Intelligence
History of Gratitude
Roots
Self-Confidence
Positive emotions (happiness, inner peace, gladness, joy)
Better interpersonal skills
Emotional resilience - toughness
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
The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.-- WIlliam James
GRATITUDE INTELLIGENCE - Creative Moves Business Outsourcing Sonion Philippines Inc.
Physical/Medical Benefits
Mental/Psychological Benefits
Positive outlook
New Neurons
Positive memory bias
Better concentration
More alert and enthusiastic
Solution-focus
focus rather than problem-focus
Spiritual Benefits
If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life
will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul. Rabbi Harold Kushner
Economic Benefits
Abundance mindset
Law of attraction
More blessings
More to share
Bitterness
Entitlement attitude
Jealousy
Scarcity/lack mentality
Fault-finding
Gripes negative dissatisfaction
Blame-placing
Am I safe?
What is the threat?
How do I ensure safety?
In Marriage
Miscommunication
Feelings of being ignored
Fault-finding, nagging
Infidelity
Among Friends
Miscommunication
Envy
Unhealthy competition
Interpersonal conflict
In Business
In Politics
Rising opposition
Balimbing
Crab mentality
Dissent from the masses
In the Environment
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our
treasures." - Thornton Wilder
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter
words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy
Gratitude Attitude
Everything is a gift simple things when seen as a gift
becomes special.
The universe owes us nothing.
Everything is on loan
Abundance mindset versus scarcity mindset
Law of Attraction: What your mind can conceive and believe, it will achieve.
Whatever you are thankful for will always multiply. The more you thank, the more
you receive
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you? William
A. Ward
QUALITY
Specific and sincere = What and Why
Eye contact and smile
TIMING IS ESSENTIAL
NO IFS - NO BUTS
Not asking for more No need to ask for more: you will receive more if you thank often.
It will come in Gods time
Small gifts
Cards, notes
Text message
Flowers
Hugs
Balloons
Thank you cake
GOOD-FINDING (3 ways)
Gratitude
Scanning your past experiences for the good that has
come your way throughout your life.
Appreciation
Looking into the heart and detail of the present moment
for all that is pleasing and good.
Optimism
Looking forward to good things happening, expected and
unexpected.
Journaling
How to re-train your brain to focus on what is good, right
and working in your life.
Gratitude Journaling
I am greateful for
Appreciation Journaling
I appreciate
Head-to-toe appreciation
Immediate environment art, beauty
Current pleasures and joys in your life
Possessions home, camera, laptop, etc.
Occupation how can you earn income
Loved ones, friends, family
Optimism Journaling
I look forward to
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you dont already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you dont know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when youre tired and weary
Because it means youve made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment
ment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
Author Unknown
Releasing the Negative Vibes and Maintaining the Positive Vibes in the
Workplace
Start the day by counting your team accomplishments of the previous day
Praise in public. Correct in private
Discourage negative confrontation but encourage open communication with respect.
Cheer each other up when stress is increasing.
Encouarage joking but discourage insult humor and pranks
Spend time together for bonding and getting to know you
Be conscious of the vibes that you are spreading around.
Gratitude Exercises
Gratitude Meditation
Gratitude Affirmation
Gratitude Rock
Gratitude Beads
Gratitude Self-Talk
Gratitude Candle
Gratitude partner