'Modele Olowoyeye MD, PhDDec 31, 2022
Interesting perspective. When bad things happen to others and one is spared, saying one is grateful sometimes makes it seems like one got preferential treatment while the others deserved their misfortune. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/anger-in-the-age-of-entitlement/202212/gratitude-is-good-appreciation-is-better?amp
Gratitude Is Good; Appreciation Is Better

Entitlement is compensation for failures of gratitude.

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Show thread'Modele Olowoyeye MD, PhDDec 31, 2022

"Appreciation is about acknowledging the perceived value of something or someone. Appreciation is more of a cognitive act.
Gratitude is more affective. It is about feeling thankful, either as a direct beneficiary or on behalf of someone else."

https://www.wespire.com/recognition-vs-rewards-vs-gratitude/#:~:text=Appreciation%20is%20about%20acknowledging%20the,on%20behalf%20of%20someone%20else

Recognition vs. Rewards vs. Gratitude: What the Science Says

What's the difference between gratitude, appreciation, and recognition? WeSpire experts weigh in from a scientific standpoint.

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Show thread'Modele Olowoyeye MD, PhDDec 31, 2022
Another perspective.
https://www.happierhuman.com/gratitude-appreciation/
Gratitude VS Appreciation: 5 Basic Differences

I think we can both agree that having a heart of gratitude and appreciation is something that people should strive for.  Even amid the stress and hardships of life, we can still find things to be thankful for… if we are open to seeing them.  That said, have you ever stopped to think of the

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