--- title: "World Gratitude Day: A positive impact on our health & wellbeing" description: World Gratitude Day is September 21, the perfect day to share your appreciation for others in your life. 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[Gratitude helps people](https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier#:~:text=In%20positive%20psychology%20research%2C%20gratitude,adversity%2C%20and%20build%20strong%20relationships.) feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. [One study noted](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/publication/challenges-and-gratitude-a-diary-study-of-software-engineers-working-from-home-during-covid-19-pandemic/) that 45% of study participants felt making time each day to reflect on their gratitude had a positive impact on their satisfaction with their workday. How can you cultivate gratitude and encourage your organization to acknowledge and express its thanks? We've got the tools to help! ## World Gratitude Day Toolkit Here at Personify Health, we’re thrilled to be part of your health and wellbeing journey. With World Gratitude Day being September 21, it's the perfect time to share our appreciation for you and for you to share your appreciation for others in your life. Check out our toolkit to get started incorporating gratitude into your health and wellbeing program now. ### ![icon-hearthealth](https://community.personifyhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1Personify%20Health%20Email%20Assets/Logos%20and%20Icons/icon-hearthealth.png?width=92&height=102&name=icon-hearthealth.png)Incorporate gratitude into your members' daily routines [Journaling & reflection: Gratitude to cultivate joy in the new year](https://community.personifyhealth.com/gratitude-to-cultivate-joy-in-new-year) We know the end of the year and upcoming holidays bring both happiness and stress. Check out tips from one of our Live Services Coaches to discover how you can use gratitude to find joy. ### ![Audience Icon-1](https://community.personifyhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Audience%20Icon-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=Audience%20Icon-1.png)Team building and nurturing gratitude [Challenges & Healthy Habits: 2 tips to cultivate gratitude using your Personify Health wellbeing program](https://community.personifyhealth.com/gratitude-program-tips)As you plan your upcoming challenges, consider adding a Staged Charity Step Challenge into your plan to help create a sense of unity. You can also foster gratitude through healthy habit challenges. - Pro Tip! Don't forget to contact your Account Management Team for help with strategizing how to build gratitude into your program. ### ![icon-clock](https://community.personifyhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1Personify%20Health%20Email%20Assets/Logos%20and%20Icons/icon-clock.png?width=100&height=94&name=icon-clock.png)Set aside some time for yourself (and encourage members to do the same) [Self-care time: Safe time for yourself](https://community.personifyhealth.com/health-coach-reminder-set-aside-me-time) In honor of World Gratitude Day, we want to encourage you to reserve time for yourself. It's valuable to create intentional moments throughout the day so you and your members may enjoy and celebrate everyday experiences. Hear from one of our Coaches who shared her personal experiences, tips to prioritize self-care, and the impact it can have on overall wellbeing. ## The power of gratitude Check out these resources from one of our Personify+ global partners, RethinkCare: - Article: [Here’s How Gratitude Can Transform the Workplace](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rethinkfirst.com%2Fresources%2Femployers%2Fheres-how-gratitude-can-transform-the-workplace%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calex.bronk%40virginpulse.com%7C1899f2c7231b4974b9b408da959df3be%7Cb123a16e892b4cf6a55a6f8c7606a035%7C0%7C0%7C637986802875055565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SvWL%2F6paMq4leW%2B3Z%2BHT6wreGpzclYHSEzYLCmQnVKg%3D&reserved=0) Article: [3 Gratitude Practices to Get You Through Tough Times](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rethinkfirst.com%2Fresources%2Femployers%2F3-gratitude-practices-to-get-you-through-challenging-times%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calex.bronk%40virginpulse.com%7C1899f2c7231b4974b9b408da959df3be%7Cb123a16e892b4cf6a55a6f8c7606a035%7C0%7C0%7C637986802875055565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ltiwoNUcR4Pen4H%2BU3dpr6tKUbLCqoXA5JjL%2BegThU8%3D&reserved=0) - On-demand webinar replay: [The Kindness Cure: A Prescription for Engaged and Successful Workplaces](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rethinkfirst.com%2Fresources%2Femployers%2Fthe-kindness-cure%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calex.bronk%40virginpulse.com%7C1899f2c7231b4974b9b408da959df3be%7Cb123a16e892b4cf6a55a6f8c7606a035%7C0%7C0%7C637986802875055565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8rpWbSUmfMAeCuVHq5rmevDaVWNeUXsWKIct2mQTMWA%3D&reserved=0) - Video: [Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rethinkfirst.com%2Fresources%2Femployers%2Fcultivating-gratitude-in-the-workplace-video%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calex.bronk%40virginpulse.com%7C1899f2c7231b4974b9b408da959df3be%7Cb123a16e892b4cf6a55a6f8c7606a035%7C0%7C0%7C637986802875055565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hre6gYYiPR8Y5IkSE1kLBw%2FUuuowybpSB0zQA44bGwU%3D&reserved=0) Topics: [Wellbeing](https://community.personifyhealth.com/tag/wellbeing) #### Share this [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://community.personifyhealth.com/world-gratitude-day&text=World+Gratitude+Day%3A+A+positive+impact+on+our+health+%26amp%3B+wellbeing) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://community.personifyhealth.com/world-gratitude-day&t=World+Gratitude+Day%3A+A+positive+impact+on+our+health+%26amp%3B+wellbeing) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://community.personifyhealth.com/world-gratitude-day&t=World+Gratitude+Day%3A+A+positive+impact+on+our+health+%26amp%3B+wellbeing) - 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