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An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

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  • Which animal groups show reciprocity? (fish, birds, mammals, primates)
    All of them, but especially primates.
  • Name one benefit of gratitude mentioned in the video.
    Better sleep, improved mental health, more friends, increased happiness, stronger relationships (any is correct).
  • What’s the simplest gratitude exercise suggested?
    Gratitude journaling—writing down things you’re grateful for.
  • How does social media affect people's ability to appreciate what they have?
  • True or false: Gratitude only benefits the person who feels it.
    False; it also benefits others and helps build relationships.
  • Complete the sentence: “Gratitude changes your ______ and ______.”
    Thoughts and feelings (alternatively: behavior and experiences).
  • Describe a time when you felt unexpectedly grateful.
  • What is one small thing today that most people could be grateful for?
  • True or false: Practicing gratitude always gives instant results.
    False. It usually takes a few weeks, and effects may last; results are not instant.
  • Imagine someone who is rarely satisfied with what they have, what might their daily thoughts sound like?
  • What is the “antidote for dissatisfaction” according to the video?
    Gratitude
  • Can material possessions bring long-term satisfaction? Why or why not?
  • Name one emotion gratitude counteracts.
    Envy (also: cynicism, materialism, disappointment, narcissism).
  • What does gratitude make you want to do for others?
    Repay kindness; do something nice in return (reciprocate).