The Importance of Gratitude in Workplaces

Kathleen: We think of workplaces as transactional places. Felix: Gratitude is inherently relational, so you're grateful to someone for something that's both out of the ordinary and thoughtful toward you. Kathleen: Both feeling grateful and having people tell you that they are grateful to you for what you've done makes people happier in their lives at work.Felix: Don't get any ideas about retiring. Get involved with your families. Getting involved with your communities. Leave work at a decent hour so that you can become a well-rounded human being.