Do It Now Gratitude Game #5: What do you say? “Thank-you”

Do It Now Gratitude Game #5: What do you say? “Thank-you” Soul Sculpting Project: As often as possible say a sincere “Thank-you” to the people you relate to. The Science Expressing gratitude strengthens close relationships and provides opportunities for new relationships. Psychologist John Gottman, renowned for his work on marital stability and relationship analysis uses…

Do It Now Gratitude Game #4: 20 Second Gratitude Infusion

Do It Now Gratitude Game #4: 20 Second Gratitude Infusion  For 20 seconds think about something you are grateful for. Even this tiny amount of time has a positive effect in changing the structure of our brains with the benefits of gratitude. Repeat this 20 seconds of gratitude awareness throughout the day and the improvements…

Do It Now Gratitude Game #3 Write It and Send It

Do It Now Gratitude Game #3: Write It and Send It The Game: Use post-it, email, or paper to write a short gratitude note to someone for whom you are grateful. Keeping it as quick and short as you need to so you can: Do It Now. The Science: Gratitude increases empathy and reduces aggression….

Do It now Gratitude Games #2

Do It now Gratitude Games #2: Grateful for WHO? Right now – this moment think about someone for whom you are grateful. Who are you grateful for? ___________________ The Science: Gratitude increases our sense of self-worth and reduces social comparisons. 1. A 2014 study found that gratitude increased self-esteem for athletes and this in turn…

Do it Now Gratitude Games: Game 1

Do it Now Gratitude Games: Game 1: Count Your Blessings Name 3 things you are grateful for. This is the opportune moment. Take a breath and do it right now. 1. 2. 3. The Science: Gratitude is linked to better sleep. Three studies on the relationship of gratitude to sleep: First study: Individuals with neuromuscular…

Do it Now Gratitude Games: Introduction

Soul Sculpting Project: DINGG: Do It Now Gratitude Games How grateful are you? Warm-up Exercise: The Gratitude Questionnaire from the work of gratitude expert Dr. Robert Emmons UC Davis. Using the scale below as a guide, write a number beside each statement to indicate how much you agree with it. 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=slightly disagree,…