Learning to practice the art of showing gratitude as a student

The journey of life for most of the students after class XII must be on new path. Most of you must have got admission in first the year of college after a very hectic admission process.  Some of you must have got admission in the subject of your choice whereas some would have opted or rather compromised on the subject, college or location.   Some must be grumbling whereas some must be feeling on top of the world.  However, you may feel but make sure that you feel proud of yourself and be able to show your gratitude to all those who made you achieve this important milestone of your journey.What is the need to show gratitude and why some of you/us may ask after all, I deserved it, after all I had put in lot of efforts and hard work to achieve it.

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it: is like wrapping a present and not giving it – William Author Ward”. So before it is late express your gratitude to the cosmic and universal energies, express your gratitude to your loved ones, express to them how you feel for them and  contributing your achievement or success. 

Findings of the research done by Dr. Robert Emmons author and researcher, University of California establish what gives life meaning: Gratitude. Emmons research indicates that “gratitude improves emotional and physical health; it can strengthen relationship and communities. Without gratitude, life can be lonely, depressing and impoverished, says Emmons. “Gratitude enriches human life. It elevates, energizes, inspires and transforms. People are moved, opened and humbled through expressions of gratitude.”

We must be willing to recognize and acknowledge that we are the recipients of an unearned benefit. Simply remember to show your gratitude/ appreciation to people on a regular basis.  Many people fail to understand how gratitude can change a life.  All of us naturally possess both the positive as well as negative powers but it is in your hand or choice to give importance to, how to conduct yourself. And surely the evidence also shows that by showing gratitude, you do create an aura and send vibes which are creative and peaceful. You can simply show gratitude by being an active listener, being respectful to people around, by being thankful for all the things in life, by being willing to accept your mistake.

As a student many people will be crossing path in your journey of professional and personal journey; learn to express gratitude. It will surely bring harmony to your life.

 Dr. Neeru Johri

Professor & HoD 

Dept. of Communication Studies