Dear Colleagues,
We take a lot for granted, undervalue things, and forget to be appreciative or grateful.
Gratitude, Appreciation! Why are they so important? And most of all, how can we nurture more gratitude in our life?
During challenging times, it’s easy to feel frustrated or drained by life. Negative feelings and thoughts creep in which make it difficult to focus on the positive things. However, one simple practice of gratitude can help eliminate these feelings. Let us count our blessings and celebrate the goodness in our day-to-day life! When you wake up in the morning give thanks for the joy of living.
Gratitude is an important ingredient in organizational success. Ultimately, practicing gratitude in the workplace leads to deeper connections to not only each other but also to ourselves and to the work we are doing every day. Expressing gratitude to others often strengthens the relationship. This habit helps increase the feeling of positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve health and build strong relationships.
We can achieve gratitude simply by paying attention to the good things that happen to us. We must appreciate and accept the importance of everything surrounding us. Whenever possible, we should thank the people around us, those who make our lives enjoyable.
Before we leave the office or before going to bed today, let us thank ourselves for showing up today, our significant other, the person sitting next to us at work, family members, friends, a house help or even anyone who has challenged us.
For my part, I thank every one of you today and always for your work, time, dedication, kindness, and smile, without forgetting our customers for their business and continuous support.
To conclude, I will share a quote from an American philosopher and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson that invites you to “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”