When was the last time you felt grateful for someone or something in your life? In the busy-ness of daily life, we hardly take out time to pause, pay attention and appreciate, all that we are given. And by not doing so, we miss out on something can enhance our wellbeing, i.e., physical, mental, social and spiritual health.
Having experienced the joy of gratitude & studied neuroscience of gratitude, Vibha is leading Global Gratitude Mission to share its power with many more. Listen to Vibha’s conversation with Luis Gallardo about her gratitude journey.
There is a growing body of evidence that shows impact of gratitude on health. Gratitude reduces anxiety and substance abuse disorders, and is a key resiliency factor in the prevention of suicide. It blocks toxic emotions, such as envy, resentment, regret and depression. Research by Prof. Emmons shows the following benefits of regular gratitude practice and journaling:
Physical Health
• Stronger immune system
• Lower blood pressure
• Less bothered by pains & aches
• Exercise more & take better care of health
Psychological Health
• Higher levels of positive emotions
• More alert, alive, and awake
• More joy and pleasure
• More optimism and happiness
Social Health
• More helpful & compassionate
• More forgiving
• More outgoing
• Feel less lonely and isolated
Research shows that children who practice grateful thinking have positive emotions, physical well being, feel more connected and satisfied with school and life in general. Furthermore, the practice of gratitude replaces greed with Sharing, oppression with Respect for others and violence with Peace.
What is Gratitude Joyshop ?
The Gratitude Joyshop is experiential and teaches fun and simple activities to cultivate daily practice of gratitude. The three hours Joyshop is best suited for a batch of 25 participants. Vibha’s ReNEW framework makes the Joyshop highly experiential and helps is sustaining practices. ReNEW framework 1. Reminders 2. Neuroscience, 3. Experiential & 4. Whole Person Engagement. The workshop includes activities such as self-reflection, writing, drawing, story telling & guided meditation.
Vibha has offered 270+ joyshops in India and abroad. CEOs / Universities / Schools have hosted the Joyshop as part of Faculty Development Program, Students’ induction program, team retreats & special occasions. Given below are names of some of the organizations that have hosted the Joyshop. Contributions received for conducting the Joyshops are used for philathropic activities of TaraSri Foundation. Contact us to host the Joyshop for your Staff/Faculty/Team/Family or Students.
Hosted by organizations outside India
- World Happiness Festival, Pinecrest, USA
- Tec Milenio University, Mexico
- University of Peace, Costa Rica
- Florida International Univ., USA
- WISE Network for Higher Edu., France
- Allegheny College, Pittsburg, USA
Serenti, Queretaro, Mexico
Alliance for Inclusive Edu., Costa Rica
- Berkshire Hathaway, Miami, Florida
- World Happiness Foundation, Florida
- The Florida Network, USA
- Ekatra Yoga Studio, Germany
- Action Health Partners, Wenatchee, USA
- CAFE, Wenatchee, USA
- United Methodist Church, NCW, USA
- Methow Valley Group, NCW, USA
- Grace Lutheran Church, NCW, USA
- Friends of Nepal, Arlington, USA
- South Asian Youth Conference, Kabul
- Vishnu Studio, Ithaca, USA
- World Happiness Forum-Jaipur
- ADMAS University, Kolkata
- Reliance Brands Ltd., Gurgaon
- Resolve to Save Lives, Delhi
- Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi
- Lets Change Foundation, Gurgaon
- Sparsh, Hyderabad
- I-Volunteer, New Delhi
- Bullz-I, Gurgaon
- Lincoln Centre, Hyderabad
- Rural Development Institute, Rishikesh
- India Fellow, Udaipur
- Vaish Associates, New Delhi
- Lets Change Foundation, Gurgaon
- People’s Learning Centre, Shillong
- Grassroots, Shillong
- Udyancare, Hyderabad
- Happism Group, Hyderabad
- Sadhaks at Swami Ram Ashram, Rishikesh
- Living Consciously, Uttarakhand
- Mother of Sitara, Ayodhya
- Udyancare, Kurukshetra
- Yash Pakka Ltd., Ayodhya
- M M Malviya Inter College, Lucknow.
- The Cambridge Intl. School, Bengaluru.
- Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi
- NIIT Foundation, New Delhi
- Hansraj DAV Model School, New Delhi
- NIIT University, Neemrana, Rajasthan
- Udyancare, G. Noida
- Birla Open Minds School, Hyderabad
- Grads International Academy, G. Noida
- India Education Services, New Delhi
- Dronacharya Inst. of Management, G.Noida
- Jairam Public School, Kurukshetra
- SESMO College, Bikaner
- Samsara World Academy, G Noida
- Sr Model School, Kurukshetra
- Sanskrit School, Panipat
- S R Public School, Yamuna Nagar
- Globe Totters, Hyderabad
- Early Learning Village, Gurgaon
- JIMS Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Arpana Trust School, New Delhi
- IG – Vigilance, UP Police.
- Faculty Development Research Centre, AWES, New Delhi
- Army Institute of Education, Greater Noida
- IGNCA, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
- Chief Development Officer, Barabanki
- Vigilance Deptt., UP Police, Lucknow
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Lucknow
- Block Dev. Officer, Harakh, Barabanki
- Tejas Club, HAL Lucknow