Gratitude

  Gratitude' derives from the Latin 'gratia', which, depending on the context, translates as 'grace', 'graciousness', or 'gratefulness'. Gratitude never came easily to us human beings, and is a diminishing virtue in modern times. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well. It increases self-esteem, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic. When we feel deep happiness, our bodies are producing all sorts of wonderful chemicals. Keller explains more specifically how rewarding it is for our body. Being grateful means taking a look at what's around you. To indeed open your eyes to everything that you can be thankful for, even if it's small things at first. Gratitude helps us get rid of toxic emotions by anchoring us in everything that's positive in our lives.In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.