November Theme: The Power of Gratitude
November is traditionally a month where we take time to reflect and be grateful. And, indeed, it is our staff theme for the month as well. Why not take a moment to express your appreciation for being a part of a fantastic team, program or school? During the month of November, we will publish your gratitudes in The Notebook! Send a short video or narrative with a photo attached to communications@isd742.org.
Gratitude is defined as the state of being grateful: thankfulness. It is the feeling or showing of appreciation and kindness. Sincere expressions of gratitude take little time, cost nothing, and can go a long way in creating a positive environment at home and in the workplace.
Why Gratitude Matters
An article in the Harvard Business Review states in the general population only 15% of employees say thank you at work, and 35% say their managers never say thank you. However, if a person’s contributions are acknowledged as useful and appreciated, they are more likely to help again later.
In the spirit of gratitude, here are some tips about how to say thanks and why you should show gratitude toward your colleagues.
Why Say Thanks
- 90% of individuals see a personal thank you for work well done as very important.
- 81% of individuals would work harder for a boss who was more grateful.
- More than 50% would stay with their organization longer if they felt appreciated by their manager, according to BizJournals.com.
- HR Online states psychological research shows a consistent and strong association between gratitude and level of happiness; meaning more positive emotions, better relationships, better health, and more resilience from stressful events.
- Genuinely grateful people have healthier hearts, stronger immunity and lower blood pressure, according to Harvard Health. Continue reading.
VITAL WorkLife Can Help
Focusing on gratitude has been shown to improve your emotional and relational well being. Every dimension on the Wheel of Well Being is essential to your overall happiness and life satisfaction. But we understand life is a journey, and if you feel like one dimension, or several dimensions, are out of balance, we have resources and solutions to help you find your equilibrium.
Members
As part of your VITAL WorkLife benefit you have access to a wealth of information on the Member Site or through your VITAL WorkLife App, including well being articles, a gratitude assessment, videos and more. Call VITAL WorkLife at 1-800-383-1908 to speak with a representative anytime, day or night, for the support you and your loved ones need.
You can also visit VITALWorkLife.com, click 'Member Login' and enter the username (username) and password (member).
Also, be sure to check out the Action for Happiness New Ways November calendar.
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November 2, 2022
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