"Gratitude Really is Good for You. Here’s What the Science Shows" by Christina Caron underscores the value of thankfulness. Caron's essay speculates that "... a small dose of gratitude, once a day, is ideal ..." and recommends being specific about what we are grateful for. It offers a "List of questions to generate gratitude" by Prof Joel Wong. A sampler with representative prompts from various categories:

1. What went well this week?

25. What opportunities have I had to serve others?

30. What do I appreciate about the view outside the window of my home/office?

39. Who makes me feel like I truly matter?

64. How have I grown as a person or what character strengths did I develop as a result of [a specific] stressful experience?

80. In what ways is my life a gift? In what ways have I experienced grace (undeserved favor) from life, others, or a higher power?

100. Who in my culture do I admire or is a role model? (This could be someone you personally know or a historical figure.)

See List of Questions to Generate Gratitude for a copy of Prof Wong's suggestions.

(cf Gratefulation and Gratituding (2021-11-11), ...) - ^z - 2023-06-16