So this week, I will be working on a research project on whether or not gratitude has any effect on a person's well-being. During the weekend of November 2 up through November 5, I've completed the first draft of my Research Project, an assignment that isn't/wasn't due until Monday, November 12. However, having the first draft done a week early affords me the luxury of making an necessary changes, be is essay structure, as well as fixing any grammatical errors or anything of the kind. The most difficult portion of this assignment was answering the "What research suggests gratitude doesn't improve well-being?" question, which is ironic in the sense that last week's "Three Good Things" assignment didn't do much to improve my personal well-being. However, the one portion of this assignment that I did enjoy doing was answering the research question as to whether or not gratitude improves well-being (because it allowed me to speak based on my personal experiences), as well as the definition questions, "What is positive psychology, well-being, gratitude, etc.?" I've had experience with these types of assignments because on projects like this that involves citing sources, collecting research data, etc. I don't ever seem to have much of a problem collecting the sources for the research essay. What's interesting is that when doing these assignments, I'd rather collect my info from book sources, rather than Internet sources, and that's only because people can basically say and publish whatever propaganda they want online. Book writing is believed to have more formal data. However, it's much easier to find Internet sources, which brings me to give my readers this tip: if you must go for Internet sources, ascertain that the site sources are credible (not sites like Wikipedia, etc.). As I continue work on this assignment and writing different drafts of this assignment, I plan to continue researching and gathering more data, sharing it with my group members, etc., particularly the dreaded "What research suggests gratitude doesn't improve well-being?" question. I'm giving more attention to the more challenging portions of it because I intend to make this assignment the best it can be! This is not just to get an A on the assignment and in the class but also to hone my art of writing and to enhance my craft, including essay writing. Despite that the "Three Good Things" process didn't do much for me personally, I find last week's blog and this assignment to be interesting because they allowed me to the self-realization of what feels good to me and what doesn't, as well as me communicating with my Higher Self regarding my well-being via meditation.
My two other favorite parts of this process was being brutally honest with myself in this assignment. Here is what I wrote in the Conclusion section of this assignment: "Will I continue with the 'Three Good Things' process? Most likely not with my current emotional status. Why? Because my emotional outlook isn't at a high-enough state for me commit to doing a 'Three Good Things' process. Once I begin looking at things in my life from a more positive perspective and outlook, I highly anticipate the 'Three Good Things' process to feel good for me to commit to." Lastly another favorable part of this assignment was reading an article at happierhuman.com where the blogger at that site writes: "This exercise, called 'Three Good Things', fights that loss and counteracts adaption. By taking the time to consciously express gratitude, we remember that we already have in our lives things we should be grateful and happy for. Doing this exercise actually feels good." I challenge this because whether we're feeling grateful for something or not, I strongly feel that if we have that intuitive lack for something we need or desire our well-being will not be at a favorable level, and that is all based on my personal experience. However, I also feel that the blogger at that article was most-likely writing it from their personal experience. I will work further on this project and review more of my sources in the coming weeks.
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Sabatino
11/12/2018 06:24:46 am
This post provides a thoughtful conversation about your research process and the argument you plan to construct in the findings. I am intrigued by your position that argues against three good things. It seems as if you will suggest that, for lack of a better phrase, if a person is in a bad state she won’t be able to use gratitude as a way to improve well-being. Is this an accurate assessment?
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Amir
11/12/2018 05:47:47 pm
Yes! I think you've read my mind! This is just my belief but i think acts of gratitude should always be practiced from a positive perspective for maximum effectiveness.
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Erin Lynch
11/12/2018 11:02:41 am
I really respect your honesty and how you explained the post of three good things did not have that great of an effect on you. Also, thats awesome how ahead you are! I love the feeling of accomplishment.
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Amir
11/12/2018 05:45:40 pm
Thank you, Erin! GO EMMA SQUAD!!!
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Maia
11/12/2018 12:44:23 pm
I like how you talk about how you feel the Three Good Things assignment did not really improve your well being, and I totally agree with you.
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Amir
11/12/2018 05:46:05 pm
Why? Did it not help you either?
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Soumiya
11/12/2018 05:53:33 pm
Good evening Amir, I found it interesting that you found that gratitude has nothing to do with well-being. Good way to elaborate and giving a personal experience then just a general example. It's a good way to relate.
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11/12/2018 07:30:00 pm
GREAT POST! Any ideas long term of adding something like this in your daily routine? Any advice for someone who is willing to try this?
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Marquita Lewis
11/13/2018 04:36:07 am
I liked answering the research questions to. I only knew the basic programmed answers to the questions. Now I know the real detail answers and they make more sense to me.
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