Three Ways Practicing Gratitude Can Change Your Career

“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart not the mind” – Lionel Hampton.

A grateful mindset can have a profound impact on your professional life. Let’s break down three ways practicing gratitude can improve your career outlook, boost your job satisfaction, and open new opportunities. If you’re ready to look for a role you’d feel more grateful for, check out our open positions.

It will strengthen work relationships:

Gratitude generally leads to greater positivity and optimism, and people respond well to that. Think about it – would you rather work with someone who complains all the time or someone who is enthusiastic about their job? By practicing gratitude in your career, you can strengthen your relationships with coworkers, clients, and bosses, as well as attract new opportunities.

It builds character:

Every professional journey is filled with ups and downs. Regardless of your experience or skill level, you will face struggles, disappointments, and even failures in your career. Rather than becoming dejected or discouraged, gratitude will help you see how setbacks can lead to greater wisdom and valuable experience for the future.

It can gain or improve management experience:

Are you a manager or looking to become one? Studies have shown that feeling appreciated at work is one of the biggest factors in employee satisfaction. Employee satisfaction leads to better output and less turnover. It also leads to advancements in your career. Therefore, expressing gratitude to the people on your team will cultivate a positive company culture, increase employee retention rates, and enhance the quality of work.  This will help you become the manager you want to be.

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