Gratitude: Why Is It So Important?

<p>When people are at their lowest point, sometimes something as simple as a note or small gift can make a world of difference. Major General (Ret.) James Johnson, the head of Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends gift packages to service members overseas, speaks with host Holly Dailey and co-host Maria McConville about the power of gratitude. And then social scientist Dr. Alaina Hansom joins to discuss research that proves the benefits of showing gratitude.</p> <p> </p> <p>(In the spirit of this show… THANK YOU for listening to this episode!)</p> <p> </p> <p>  </p> <ul><li>Hosts:</li> </ul> <ul><li><ul><li><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li>Holly Dailey, AUSA’s Director of Family Readiness</li> <li>Maria McConville, Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Army</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul><li>Guests: </li> </ul> <ul><li style="list-style-type:none;"> <ul><li style="list-style-type:none;"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li>MG (Ret.) James Johnson, President and CEO, Operation Gratitude</li> <li>Alaina Hansom, PhD, Social Fitness Scientist, (HFJ) Human Performance Resources by CHAMP (HPRC), Uniformed Services University</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Opening Credits:</p> <p> </p> <p>Narrators: Kevin Irwin, Carrie Varouhakis, LaSherryn Duncan</p> <p>Script: Anthony Del Col</p> <p>Sound Design: Andy Bosnak</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources:</p> <p> </p> <p>Operation Gratitude Website: <a href='https://www.operationgratitude.com/'>https://www.operationgratitude.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Human Performance Resources by CHAMP (HPRC)</p> <p>Website: <a href='https://www.hprc-online.org/'>https://www.hprc-online.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Human Performance Resources by CHAMP (HPRC) – #GotMySix Campaign</p> <p>Website: <a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hprc-online.org%2Ftotal-force-fitness%2Fgotmysix&c=E,1,UaFEU-iswUvHXTI20M8cOeCPF1iRWoA80OmHRQl_AVp0C7j2_-bYAPnDTup-Qd0kjtqNBIVRhS3TyI9wlZXbHu6zkGu1QcMEylFsD0R8hfbLWrFyW4zWrkqM1Q,,&typo=1'>http