WebMD and the benefits of thankful leadership
- October 6, 2015
- / Kolleen Chesley
- / training-development
As a leader you may question the concept that saying 'thank you' improves your health.
But there is science that supports that notion. A movement towards “positive psychology” says leaders who embrace gratitude are healthier.
Elizabeth Heubeck and Dr. Louise Chang believe “grateful people, those who perceive gratitude as a permanent trait rather than a temporary state of mind, have an edge on the not-so-grateful when it comes to health.”
The article “Boost Your Health with a Dose of Gratitude” outlines two health benefits of gratitude: Stress busting and immune system boosting.
The article includes tips on how to add more gratitude to your life. To learn more, read on: http://www.webmd.com/women/features/gratitute-health-boost