Gratitude between colleagues: a simple gesture that benefits well-being at work
An American study conducted by researchers in California shows that gratitude, that is to say the recognition of the benefits of others, has positive effects on the mind but also on the body. Indeed, researchers Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough have shown a decrease in stress levels, better sleep quality, greater determination, increased performance and a drop in the risk of depression. In addition, people who trained to be grateful for the study on a daily basis were healthier and took better care of themselves. And you, why wouldn't you try to be grateful every day to improve your quality of life?
In practice, we spend a lot of time at work, so perhaps the first exercise in gratitude training is simply to think about saying “thank you” to your colleagues. Take the time to think about all the small things they do every day — like helping you with a case, bringing you coffee, or holding the elevator door for example — and thank them. Expressing your gratitude will be a triple win: in addition to learning to appreciate what you have, you will encourage your colleagues to be more caring with you and you will motivate them on a daily basis because the recognition of work is one of the main motivating factors.
Besides, Another American study conducted by Yeri Cho, a specialist in corporate power and negotiations, showed that when faced with superiors who tend to denigrate the work of their subordinates, add a simple “thank you very much for your feedback! I am grateful to you” in your emails will prevent you from being unfairly criticized. So who are you going to say “thank you” to today?
Sources:
https://sante.lefigaro.fr/actualite/2012/04/26/18089-montrer-gratitude-rend-plus-heureux
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