Dr. Toni Camacho
  • Home
  • Store
  • Coaching/Classes
  • Testimonials
  • Freebies
    • Blog
    • Free Resources
    • Video Library
    • Interviews and Magazine Articles
    • Herbal Medicine - FAQ
    • External Resources
  • About
    • Toni's Story
    • Dr. Toni's Credentials/Bio
    • Contact Toni
    • Latest News

Dr. Toni's Blog

visit my store
NEWS!! My new book is out!
​"Eat Well, Move Well, Think Well, Age Well - 10 Steps for Health & Longevity in Your 40’s and Beyond
" Click here to Learn More!​
Picture

Gratitude and Appreciation Have a Positive Impact on Relationships

11/11/2019

 
Another major area of study involving the benefits of gratitude surrounds the impact it has on our relationships with others. This area is not limited to romantic relationships, and I will talk a little bit about both areas in this post. 
Scientists have coined the term ‘Losada ratio’ to measure the ratio of positive expressions
Picture
​(encouragement, and appreciation) to the number of negative emotions (disapproval, sarcasm, ​​cynicism) in married partners. A study found that the more satisfied and longer-lasting marriages were those with a positivity Losada ratio above 5.1 (five positive expressions to each negative). This study clearly shows the impact that reoccurring positive affirmations and acts of genuine gratitude can have on a romantic relationship.
In terms of general relationships, both positive and negative social bonding, which occurs through most everyday interactions, also can improve our happiness and level of overall contentment. This has to do with our levels of oxytocin, as I explained last week oxytocin levels can increase by expressing and experiencing gratitude and appreciation. Consequently, helping us experience a sense of happiness.
Perceived Partner Responsiveness underlies relational intimacy and is associated with feeling understood, accepted and cared for. It is also a crucial situational trigger for feeling gratitude upon receipt of a benefit, which in turn generally elicits a response from the receiving party to reciprocate similar gives. In simpler terms, it means that the receipt of gratitude is a stimulant to give gratitude, as it results in the receiver feeling more valued and appreciated.
​A hugely important factor in establishing positive, healthy relationships both with oneself and with others is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control and express one’s emotions, and be able to handle relationships in an empathetic and conscious way.
​When it comes to gratitude, emotional intelligence is vital as it helps us to be aware of when a relationship or situation requires or could benefit from the introduction of gratitude, or some other emotion. For example, when a child is being bluntly honest about some aspect of his parent’s private life in front of friends, he is not emotionally aware enough to realize the feeling of embarrassment this might cause.
This is a basic example, as emotional intelligence stems much further than a child’s ignorance. Once we reach adulthood, a lack of emotional intelligence can begin to cause problems in our relationships on both a work and private level, generally manifesting in high instances of miscommunication, misunderstanding, and a lack of ability to discuss or understand difficult emotions or situations. In Western society, this can mainly be observed as the unwillingness to discuss pressing issues on account of the discomfort or ‘upset’ they might cause. Instead of minimizing the issues, however, this contributes to their growth and quiet empowerment
​For gratitude to have a positive impact, a person must first become aware of their emotional environment and how they interact with it. Having a baseline understanding of why and how feelings arise when they do, what habits have been learned or cultivated as a reaction to this or as a means of dealing with them, and knowing where change needs to (or doesn’t need) to take place is all emotional intelligence skills.
The good news is that it’s been proven that increasing gratitude can contribute to overall heightened emotional intelligence, as it calls into question the baseline awareness of emotions and how they impact any given situation. For instance, asking ‘am I grateful?’ or ‘am I ungrateful?’ opens up the inner emotional dialogue causing us to pause and assess our feelings honestly before acting and expressing
​I have homework for you, this week, test how gratitude can have a positive impact your relationships by appreciating at least 3 people every day, it could be family members, spouse, friends, coworkers, even people you don’t but came across during the day. Most people enjoy receiving verbal appreciation. But written notes are also nice because they can be saved and re-read. 
Remember, I'm always here to help. If you have any questions email me at ContactToni@drToniCamacho.com
__________________________________________________
Dr. Toni Camacho, HHP, RH
Best-selling Author and Health and Success Coach
ContactToni@drToniCamacho.com
www.drToniCamacho.com

Comments are closed.

    Categories

    All
    Articles
    Essential Oils
    External Article
    Health And Wellness
    Herbs
    Nutrition
    Personal Growth
    Recipes
    Skin Care
    Video

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015

    Author

    Dr. Toni is a Best-selling author, Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) & Registered Herbalist in San Diego, California. She holds a PhD in psychology, and a Clinical Herbalist Certificate, an HHP certificate and is a Certified Trainer in the Success Principles. In private practice as a HHP  she has been influenced by a variety of clinical modalities and orientations, and by the diverse life experiences of her clients. Toni’s approach to healing is holistic & transpersonal. In her work, she integrates the principles of Eastern and Western nutrition, herbololgy, energy medicine, Buddhist mindfulness and personal counseling to assist others in working through their physical or emotional blocks to attain optimal health.

    RSS Feed

ABOUT US

Meet Dr. Toni 
Health Clinic
Customer Reviews

Contact Toni
​
​Get link
Endorsements
​
Thank you Page

RESOURCES

Herbal Medicine FAQ
Free E-Book
Blog
Instagram Posts
​Recipes

General FAQ
​Intake form

POLICIES

Ordering Information
Return Policy
Wholesale Discounts
​Privacy Policy

Website Disclaimer
​
Calendar
​Informed Consent Form

AHG Member

Picture

CERTIFIED Trainer

Picture
Dr. Toni Camacho ~ Moongazing Herbal Apothecary ~ San Diego, California
​American Herbalist Guild Professional Member
Jack Canfield Certified Trainer
Member of the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors

Member of the National Association of Experts, Writers, and Speakers
Picture
my downloads
Picture
*The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Advice on treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a trained health care practitioner.
  • Home
  • Store
  • Coaching/Classes
  • Testimonials
  • Freebies
    • Blog
    • Free Resources
    • Video Library
    • Interviews and Magazine Articles
    • Herbal Medicine - FAQ
    • External Resources
  • About
    • Toni's Story
    • Dr. Toni's Credentials/Bio
    • Contact Toni
    • Latest News