A workshop headlined \u201cGratitude- A Tool for Happiness\u201d was facilitated by Mental Health Clinician Daisy Cook on Wednesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event lasted an hour and covered the topic of gratitude. The host and students alike shared their opinions and experiences on how gratitude can serve as a useful instrument to help achieve happiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook began the workshop by asking, \u201cWhat is gratitude, and what does it mean to you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many students shared their views and the overarching sentiment that gratitude is the state of being thankful as an acknowledgment of something good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first issue posed was what happens when we lack gratitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What emotions and behavior do we typically display?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Ashlee Richards commented, \u201cWe just feel frustrated all the time, filled with negativity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook went on to explain that the lack of gratitude affects people and the relationships around us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, loneliness and self-esteem issues present themselves and provide a spiraling-down staircase leading to poor mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mental Health Clinician intern, Saul Sandoval, introduced a slide and explained the benefits that gratitude can offer in many aspects of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sandoval drew light on the fact that new perspectives allow us to focus on what we do have and making our problems seem more trivial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotionally, gratitude can heighten mental well-being and keep suicidal thoughts at bay as it suppresses negative thoughts in those suffering from depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Appreciating things in life can also strengthen family relationships in times of stress and improve our social and romantic relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt makes us more optimistic, increases our spiritualism, makes us more giving, indicates reduced materialism, and enhances optimism,\u201d Sandoval said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gratitude provides immense advantages in the workplace, such as improved decision-making as well as contributing to reduced turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exercises were practiced to shed light on those who deserve appreciation in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHappiness starts within. So, if we\u2019re happy then it\u2019s easier to share that happiness with others\u201d, explained Mental Health Clinician intern Charissa Manor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The idea of gratitude was celebrated by listing five things you are grateful for, three people you are thankful for, three challenges you\u2019ve learned from, and recalling your fondest memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The workshop ended with a guided meditation video and exercise to aid students on the path of happiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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