How Your Phone Can Help You Dial Up Your Gratitude Game
A recent discussion with UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center Science Director Emiliana Simon-Thomas explores how technology can enhance gratitude practices. The expert highlights how tech has revolutionized gratitude research, enabling studies to reach over 90,000 participants worldwide compared to traditional 16-20 person samples. The discussion emphasizes the importance of specific, detailed gratitude expressions through digital communications, suggesting that taking an extra 20-30 seconds to compose a detailed message can multiply its impact significantly. T-Mobile demonstrates corporate gratitude through various initiatives, including a commitment to donate up to 2 million meals to Feeding America through the T Life App and awarding $1.6 million in Digital Equity HQ Grants.
Una recente discussione con il Greater Good Science Center dell'UC Berkeley, condotta dalla direttrice scientifica Emiliana Simon-Thomas, esplora come la tecnologia possa migliorare le pratiche di gratitudine. L'esperta sottolinea come la tecnologia abbia rivoluzionato la ricerca sulla gratitudine, consentendo a studi di raggiungere più di 90.000 partecipanti in tutto il mondo, rispetto ai tradizionali campioni di 16-20 persone. La discussione enfatizza l'importanza di espressioni di gratitudine specifiche e dettagliate attraverso le comunicazioni digitali, suggerendo che dedicare 20-30 secondi in più per comporre un messaggio dettagliato può moltiplicarne significativamente l'impatto. T-Mobile dimostra la gratitudine aziendale attraverso varie iniziative, tra cui l'impegno a donare fino a 2 milioni di pasti a Feeding America tramite l'App T Life e l'assegnazione di 1,6 milioni di dollari in Digital Equity HQ Grants.
Una discusión reciente con el Greater Good Science Center de UC Berkeley, dirigida por la directora científica Emiliana Simon-Thomas, explora cómo la tecnología puede mejorar las prácticas de gratitud. La experta destaca cómo la tecnología ha revolucionado la investigación sobre la gratitud, permitiendo que los estudios alcancen a más de 90,000 participantes en todo el mundo, en comparación con las muestras tradicionales de 16 a 20 personas. La discusión enfatiza la importancia de expresiones de gratitud específicas y detalladas a través de las comunicaciones digitales, sugiriendo que dedicar 20 a 30 segundos adicionales para componer un mensaje detallado puede multiplicar su impacto significativamente. T-Mobile demuestra la gratitud corporativa a través de varias iniciativas, incluido su compromiso de donar hasta 2 millones de comidas a Feeding America a través de la aplicación T Life y otorgando 1.6 millones de dólares en Digital Equity HQ Grants.
UC 버클리의 Greater Good Science Center의 과학 감독인 에밀리아나 시몬-토마스와의 최근 논의에서는 기술이 감사 실천을 어떻게 향상시킬 수 있는지 탐구합니다. 전문가들은 기술이 감사 연구를 혁신하여 전통적인 16-20명의 샘플과 비교하여 전 세계 90,000명 이상의 참가자에게 도달할 수 있게 했다고 강조합니다. 이 논의는 디지털 커뮤니케이션을 통해 구체적이고 세부적인 감사 표현의 중요성을 강조하며, 세부 메시지를 작성하는 데 20-30초를 추가로 사용하는 것이 그 효과를 상당히 증가시킬 수 있음을 제안합니다. T-Mobile은 T Life App을 통해 Feeding America에 최대 200만 끼의 식사를 기부하겠다는 약속과 함께 160만 달러의 디지털 형평성 HQ 보조금을 수여하는 등 다양한 이니셔티브를 통해 기업의 감사 표시를 보여주고 있습니다.
Une récente discussion avec Emiliana Simon-Thomas, la directrice scientifique du Greater Good Science Center de l'UC Berkeley, explore comment la technologie peut améliorer les pratiques de gratitude. L'experte souligne comment la technologie a révolutionné la recherche sur la gratitude, permettant à des études d'atteindre plus de 90 000 participants dans le monde entier, par rapport aux échantillons traditionnels de 16 à 20 personnes. La discussion met en avant l'importance des expressions de gratitude spécifiques et détaillées à travers les communications numériques, suggérant que prendre 20 à 30 secondes supplémentaires pour composer un message détaillé peut multiplier son impact de manière significative. T-Mobile démontre sa gratitude d'entreprise à travers diverses initiatives, y compris un engagement à faire don de jusqu'à 2 millions de repas à Feeding America via l'application T Life et à attribuer 1,6 million de dollars en subventions Digital Equity HQ.
Eine kürzliche Diskussion mit der Wissenschaftsleiterin Emiliana Simon-Thomas vom Greater Good Science Center der UC Berkeley untersucht, wie Technologie Praktiken der Dankbarkeit verbessern kann. Die Expertin hebt hervor, wie die Technik die Dankbarkeitsforschung revolutioniert hat, indem Studien weltweit über 90.000 Teilnehmer erreichen konnten, verglichen mit traditionellen Stichproben von 16-20 Personen. Die Diskussion betont die Wichtigkeit spezifischer, detaillierter Dankbarkeitserklärungen über digitale Kommunikationswege und legt nahe, dass ein zusätzliches Zeitinvestment von 20-30 Sekunden zur Formulierung einer detaillierten Nachricht deren Wirkung erheblich steigern kann. T-Mobile zeigt Unternehmensdankbarkeit durch verschiedene Initiativen, darunter das Engagement, bis zu 2 Millionen Mahlzeiten durch die T Life App an Feeding America zu spenden und 1,6 Millionen Dollar in Digital Equity HQ Grants zu vergeben.
- Commitment to donate up to 2 million meals ($200K value) to Feeding America
- Awarded $1.6 million in Digital Equity HQ Grants
- Donated $1 million to American Red Cross during 2024 World Series
- Previous year's employee donations reached $530,000 across thousands of nonprofits
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A gratitude expert shares how our smartphones can be more than just productivity or social tools - they can help us feel more thankful, improve our well-being and strengthen our relationships
Ever noticed the power of a genuine "thanks"?
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 13, 2024 / Gratitude is all about recognizing that something good has come into your life thanks to someone else. It's that feeling of positive acknowledgment that often arrives through kindness or support we didn't necessarily earn. And in today's hyper-connected world, where tech is always at our fingertips, here's a twist: Could our devices help us unlock more genuine gratitude?
In a recent chat with Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Science Director at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, we explored how tech and our phones can positively impact gratitude practices, turning everyday interactions into opportunities for appreciation and helping us build deeper connections with those around us.
Technology Expands Gratitude Research and Accessibility
To even have this conversation around gratitude, Simon-Thomas says, it's imperative to recognize how technology has made her research more valuable. Traditionally, gratitude research was limited to small groups in controlled environments, but she explains that technology has broken down those barriers. Today, studies can reach thousands of people from all backgrounds, making gratitude research more inclusive and widespread.
"When I did neuroscience research, 16 to 20 people was my sample size. Now, over 90,000 people have completed one of our web-based, mobile-optimized programs," says Simon-Thomas. "We are getting data from people all over the world and from all walks of life, leading to more meaningful insights and greater inclusivity."
Furthermore, the latest devices make it easy to access apps and online platforms with gratitude journals, research articles and daily prompts, encouraging people to reflect on what they're thankful for. This accessibility fosters a community where sharing and discussing gratitude becomes part of everyday life, Simon-Thomas says, inspiring more people to adopt gratitude practices. And with our best plan on America's largest, fastest and most awarded 5G network, you can easily and quickly enjoy connecting with others.
TYSM for Being Specific
Yes, we've said it before (like here and here), but we'll say it again: Sending a "thank you" text can have the same effect as a handwritten note. But the power lies in the details. Gratitude becomes more impactful when it's specific, Simon-Thomas notes.
"If you express gratitude and you describe what the person did, the effort they put forth and how it led to good, you're creating accountability for the other person's gesture of goodness to you, which is much more powerful," says Simon-Thomas. "People feel more recognized and appreciated when you provide that kind of detail, and it doesn't take that much longer. Speaking unscientifically, I would argue that with the extra 20 to 30 seconds it takes to compose that much of a message, the benefit is 20 to 30 times better."
This specificity can be easily integrated into digital communications, she says. Instead of just sending a generic thank you text, take a moment to elaborate on what you appreciate. For instance, saying, "Thank you for always being there for me during tough times," can resonate more deeply than a simple "TYSM." This approach not only strengthens relationships but also enhances an individual's personal feeling of gratitude.
And to avoid gratitude becoming just another checkbox activity, consider personalizing your messages. Use your phone's features - like sending voice notes or using video messages - to share your feelings in a more heartfelt manner. These small changes can make your expressions of gratitude feel more sincere and engaging.
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Ways T-Mobile Shows Gratitude by Giving Back
On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, through the T Life App, T-Mobile is donating up to 2 million meals (a
$200 K value) to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks that serve more than 46 million people. Each employee will also receive
$25 t o donate to a nonprofit of their choice, with the T-Mobile Foundation matching every food donation with a$15 gift to local food banks partnering with T-Mobile such as Harvesters and Food Lifeline.During last year's Giving Season, thousands of nonprofits received donations totaling almost
$530,000 from nearly 22,000 T-Mobile employees.During the 2024 World Series, T-Mobile donated
$1 million to the American Red Cross through its "Rally for Hurricane Relief" campaign.The Un-carrier also continues to drive local change and help close the digital divide, awarding
$1.6 million in Digital Equity HQ Grants in the greater Seattle and Kansas City areas by the end of 2024 for funding local projects that help provide education on digital literacy, employment opportunities, technology training programs and more.
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A Future of Real-Time Gratitude Reminders
Looking ahead to how tech could influence our gratitude practices in the future, imagine if your smartwatch or other AI-powered device detected stress and nudged you to focus on something positive. Simon-Thomas says that, much like those in the mental health space are exploring the benefits of wearable technology, she hopes there might be a day where technology can become a mindfulness ally and help people practice gratitude when it's needed most.
"One of the aspirations for this field is to have a closed loop system where your technology would detect that you're in a moment of ennui and know where you are and what you're doing and then maybe give you a little, ‘Hey, what could you notice right now that is uplifting or worth celebrating or feeling grateful for?'"
In the end, using tech to show a little gratitude is a small shift that can make a big difference - for your relationships and your own well-being.
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