Gratitude

Positive psychologist Martin Seligman has found that people are happiest when using their strengths. Research shows that grateful youth are happier and more satisfied with their lives, friends, family, neighborhood, and selves than less grateful youth. Gratitude, however, cannot be imposed—it must be cultivated from within.

Teach students gratitude. This lesson will give students the opportunity to learn about their unique combination of strengths and reflect on how to apply them in their lives.