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Gratitude Can Reduce Worker Stress

December 28, 2022

Via: HR Hero

Not receiving a “thank you” when holding a door open for a stranger at the store or when helping a friend with an errand can be disheartening and annoying. It can even foster resentment. But while failing to express gratitude can rub the do-gooder the wrong way, it can also mean missing out on some benefits for the would-be grateful person as well.

The Positive Impacts of Cortisol

“When a sudden stressful event or circumstances arise, the body responds naturally by releasing adrenaline and cortisol,” explains Najma Khorammi in an article for Psychology Today. “Cortisol is responsible for increases of glucose in the bloodstream to facilitate activity in the brain and repair of tissues. When stress persists and turns into chronic stress, cortisol and other hormones are active routinely.”

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