Key takeaways:

  • Integrate gratitude into the core of your workplace. It can reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and foster a supportive environment.
  • Get creative in the ways that you practice gratitude.
  • Learn how WG Content practices gratitude.


Author: Lyn Engle
Last updated: 02/14/24

February, known as Heart Month, is an ideal time for healthcare marketers to focus on heart health tips. At WG Content, we’re kicking off with a special gift that promotes self-care and well-being. This Valentine’s Day, we encourage you to embrace a simple yet impactful practice: showing gratitude.

The power of gratitude in the workplace

Presents don’t always need to be chocolates, flowers or a fancy dinner. Six weeks into a busy new year, consider saying thank you instead. Whether you lead a 30-person marketing team or juggle marketing tasks along with keeping the lights on in your small organization, recognizing the support you receive from others is crucial. 

Increasingly, businesses are recognizing appreciation and gratitude as important cultural cogs in the workplace. It may be the gift that keeps on giving. Studies show expressions of gratitude at work can have a positive emotional benefit, lessen stress and increase job satisfaction.

Simple ways to practice gratitude

Integrating gratitude into your daily routine can be easy and effective. Here are some tips to get started:

Peer-to-Peer Appreciation

Make it a habit to express thanks during team meetings. Recognizing each other’s efforts fosters a supportive environment.

Gratitude Journals

Encourage your team to take 10 minutes a day to write in a gratitude journal. This self-care break can recharge their batteries during a hectic workday.

Gratitude Jar

Add a gratitude jar to your office decor. Collect thank-you notes throughout the year and share them during special occasions, such as Thanksgiving.

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How WG Content practices gratitude

Here at WG Content, gratitude is part of our DNA. E-mail kudos from clients and co-workers for a job well done are extended to the entire team in our internal newsletter. A cheery ‘thanks!’ concludes every conversation, whether virtual or in-person. Quick texts of appreciation are common anytime a co-worker steps up to help with a project. These feel-good moments add up. They keep us motivated to provide you with high-quality content that can earn you thanks from consumers, patients, physicians and employees.

Let us help you show gratitude at work

We believe gratitude is better than a box of chocolates. This Valentine’s Day, let’s spread positivity and appreciation within our healthcare marketing teams. Reach out if you need support with your internal comms.

Editor’s note: This blog was updated on February 14, 2024. It was originally published in February 2018.

Follow-up tips about showing gratitude at work:

The key is that you can never share too much authentic gratitude. Showing your appreciation will always feel good to others, so share as much and as often as each day calls for.

Understand your co-workers’ boundaries and workplace expectations, and keep those in mind when making whatever gesture you do to show your appreciation.

Leading by example is key. If your team sees you offering recognition and appreciation, they will likely follow your lead. Also, encouraging your team to recognize each other can go a long way in creating a culture of gratitude. 

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