It is the season for taking the time to reflect on what we’re thankful for in life. Spending that time with friends and family to give thanks is what makes the holidays so special. But why should limit it to just a few weeks in the year? Gratitude(感恩)is a muscle we should strengthen year-round to make us healthier, happier humans and leaders.
Gratitude builds empathy. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple or automatic, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Being empathetic to others’ opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better professional, no matter your career.
Through his research, Emmons, a leading researcher, found that grateful people reported feeling healthier, both mentally and physically. Specifically, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren’t. In the workplace, well-being(健康快乐)is a crucial topic when it comes to preventing employee burn-out and promoting engagement. Beyond the research that shows that employees who are shown that they are appreciated are more productive by 50 percent, caring for your employees’ well-being is simply the right thing to do. Offering fitness classes or carrying out flexible work schedules are just a few things that, when paired with gratitude, can lead to more productive, engaged and happier working professionals.
Working in a developing, fast-paced industry, we are often surrounded by ambitious people who are always striving(奋斗)for more and better. Gratitude makes us more self-aware. It challenges us to reflect in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. It starts by paying attention to what’s going on in our life, and that true self-awareness is a key factor to being successful in our career.
Gratitude is a powerful tool for making relationships stronger, both at work and in our personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create relatively long-lasting connections.
During my month-long vacation, I made it a point to be reflective during the time I had without disturbances or deadlines. Part of that was making a mental list of the people, things and experiences I was grateful for in my life. I decided to reach out to my fifth-grade teacher and thank her for being positive instructor and a strong influence on my life.
The old saying goes “It’s never too late to say you’re sorry,” but the same is true of gratitude. Taking the time to thank people for their work, kindness or empathy-whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier, healthier and more self-aware. And that’s a gift worth celebrating 365 days a year.
32. What does the underlined word “empathy” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.The feeling of being sorry for others’ problems. |
B.The desire to help people in difficult situations. |
C.The ability to understand other people’s feelings. |
D.The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction towards others. |
33. What can be inferred from the passage?
A.People who have self-awareness can succeed without effort. |
B.Grateful people will live a much longer life than ungrateful people. |
C.Wise enterprises should raise the employees’ sense of well-being. |
D.Gratitude can ensure the relationship between people is unbreakable. |
34. Why does the author mention his own experience in Paragraph 6?
A.To encourage people to contact with teachers. |
B.To show it’s never too late to express gratitude. |
C.To order people to keep long-lasting connection. |
D.To present that his teacher greatly influenced him. |
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Being Grateful Year-Round. |
B.The Season for Gratitude. |
C.The Way to Show Thanks. |
D.The Special Holiday of Gratitude. |