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Glossary G

Generosity

Willingness to give and share with others.

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Goal-directed behavior

Actions taken to achieve a specific goal or objective.

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Goal-setting

Establishing specific and measurable objectives to work towards.

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Goal setting tool

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Grateful thinking

Focusing on positive aspects of life and expressing gratitude for them.

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Gratitude

Feeling thankful and appreciative for the good things in life.

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Gratitude practice

Consistently expressing appreciation for the positive aspects of life.

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Greater empathy and compassion towards others

Understanding and caring for others’ emotions and experiences.

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Greater sense of purpose and meaning in life

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Grounding techniques

Strategies and practices for connecting with the present moment and one’s physical surroundings, often used to reduce anxiety and promote calmness.

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Guided imagery meditation

A form of meditation that uses visualization and guided imagery to promote relaxation, stress reduction, and healing.

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Guided visualization

A technique that uses mental imagery to achieve a desired outcome.

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Gut feeling

An intuitive sense or instinctive reaction to a situation or decision, often based on subconscious information processing.

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