Showing Gratitude at Work Isn't Just Polite—It's Good for You

Updated 6/19/2020

This infographic will show you how gratitude can improve your health, happiness, and relationships. Long story short: Why you should be saying thank you more.

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all you have—a great job, a cool boss, a fun office to work in every day. (OK, fine, also your friends, family, and health.)

But it’s no surprise that being grateful is good for your health and happiness. Saying thank you for the people and things in your life can make you seem more approachable and caring, as well as improve your relationships, self-esteem, and mentality (and even your wallet!).

And it’s so easy to do: Even after Thanksgiving’s over and done, show some gratitude to those you work alongside every day with just a few simple words—this infographic will show you how.

Infographic courtesy of Happify. Photo of co-workers courtesy of Shutterstock.

Previously an editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She’s written almost 500 articles for The Muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., CNBC's Make It, USA Today College, Lifehacker, Mashable, and more. In addition to being an avid writer and reader, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway. You can follow her work on her website, Twitter, or LinkedIn.