​The research is clear: Gratitude is good for you. It improves well-being, reduces stress, and builds resilience. It can even make you more patient. When you express gratitude to your team, you’re acknowledging their hard work and letting them know that their efforts are appreciated. This simple act can go a long way in terms of boosting morale and maintaining a positive work environment. Moreover, studies have shown that expressing gratitude can actually increase productivity. One 2014 study found that employees who felt appreciated were more than twice as likely to say they’d go above and beyond for their company. Studies have also shown “that when people feel grateful, they’re willing to devote more effort to help others, to be loyal even at a cost to themselves, and to split profits equally with partners rather than take more money for themselves,” wrote professor David DeSteno, who studies the ways in which emotions guide our decisions and behaviors.

There are many ways to show your team that you appreciate their hard work. Here are a few ideas:

This could be done at team meetings, in company-wide emails, or even on social media.

Remember, you have to use gratitude like a muscle. The more you give gratitude, the stronger it gets. Let me share with you 5 ways you can practice Thanksgiving every day of the year.

Ready to build a stronger, more energized team? Start practicing gratitude today. Take five minutes to appreciate someone on your team—and watch the impact grow.

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