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What is gratitude?

Gratitude is about appreciating what we have and spotting the things in our lives that make us feel good (no matter how small they might seem).

When we practise gratitude and pay attention to what we appreciate, we're creating a habit that can:

  • bring us more happiness
  • bring us more enjoyment
  • improve our relationships with others
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Video - Advice on growing our gratitude

Wellbeing professional, Lorna Walker, explains how we can grow our gratitude and appreciation.

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Activity - Who are you grateful for?

Step one

Think of a person in your life that you're really grateful for. It could be:

  • a friend
  • a family member
  • a teacher
  • any person in your life you appreciate

Step two

Ask yourself what it is about them that you appreciate:

  • Maybe they make you laugh
  • Maybe you can trust them to look out for you
  • Maybe they help you in some way

Step three

Use your imagination to bring this person to your mind:

  • imagine their face
  • picture the look in their eyes or the sound of their voice
  • think about the different things this person brings to your life

The next time you see this person, maybe you could tell them that you appreciate them. Every time you say "thank you" even if it's not out loud, you are growing your gratitude and appreciation.

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