Implement gratitude company wide – Corporate Trainer in Gujarat Explains

03 Nov Implement gratitude company wide – Corporate Trainer in Gujarat Explains

I am Chetan Patel, your corporate trainer in Gujarat.

I am here to explain the vitality of cultivating gratitude in the workplace.

Cultivating gratefulness at work can be challenging, but professor Ryan Fehr (2019) has three research-backed tips for a grateful workplace.

They are:

1. Build a gratitude habit (rituals, practices, etc.)
2. Draw from many resources (appreciation programs, interventions, helping others, others helping us, building skills, etc.)
3. Guard against negative emotions (envy, excessive pride, and anger)

16 Things You Can Do to Realize the Benefits of Practising Gratitude at Work

These suggestions adapted from Sansone & Sansone (2010) and Emmons (2010) are easy to do on a daily or weekly basis.

1. Journal about things, people, or situations for which you are grateful. Consider including negative situations like avoiding an accident, for instance.
2. Think about someone for whom you are grateful
3. Write a gratitude letter to someone for whom you are thankful. Consider sending it or giving it to them in person.
4. Meditate on gratitude (present moment awareness).
5. Do the “Count Your Blessings” exercise (at the end of the day, write down three things for which you were grateful)
6. Practice saying “thank you” in a real and meaningful way. Be specific. For example, “Thank you for taking the time to read this article and leave a comment. I enjoy reading your contributions because they broaden my understanding of this subject.”
7. Write thank-you notes. Some might say this is a lost art. Challenge yourself to write one hand-written note every week for one month.
8. If religious, pray about your gratitude or use specific prayers of gratitude. Interfaith Worker Justice offers Muslim, Jewish, and Christian examples. Secular Seasons has several graces and invocations. You also can find a collection of secular gratitude approaches on Be. Orlando Humanist Fellowship.
9. Recall a negative event. Doing this helps you appreciate your current situation.
10. Be mindful of your five senses. How does each enhance your life?
11. Create visual reminders to practice gratitude. Sticky notes, notifications, and people are great for this.
12. Focus on the good that others have done on your behalf.
13. Actions lead to gratitude. Smile, say thank you, and write gratitude letters.
14. Be grateful gazer. Be on the lookout for opportunities to feel grateful.
15. Give something up. We tend to adapt to newness; sometimes it’s a good idea to give something up so that we can increase our appreciation of it.
16. Think about what your life would be like if a specific positive event wouldn’t have happened. Write all the decisions and events that would have been different in your life. For instance, what if you didn’t meet your spouse? What if you didn’t get the dream job you have now? What if you hadn’t stopped a particular bad habit?

Assignment for HR: The Silent Gratitude Mapping Exercise

In the workplace, groups can use Silent Gratitude Mapping to connect and create stronger bonds. This exercise takes about 15 minutes. Participants divide into small groups of 3-5. A large sheet of paper and coloured markers for each group, or a whiteboard is used.

First, group members reflect on things in their life for which they are grateful. Then, they write them onto the sheet placing a circle around the item. Next, each person draws a line from the circled items and writes a reason why they are grateful for it. For example, if someone writes, ‘my home,’ she will draw a line connected to it that reads, ‘I can relax.’ Then, participants take a few minutes to read the various responses and add their lines and reasons.

For example, if a participant also feels grateful for his home, then he would draw a line from that circle to his own reason. During the evaluation phase, the instructor asks the smaller groups to discuss what was learned, and then share with the larger group.

My learnings are sourced from  www.positivepsychology.com

As a corporate trainer in Gujarat, I have helped business leaders and personnel achieve and practice the art of gratefulness. With practical training customized to suit your objectives, I can help you and your organization achieve better performances by bringing  positive changes in your life. Contact me for more details.

Cheers

Chetan Patel