- Six Habits of Highly Grateful People - Greater Good
The GGSC's coverage of gratitude is sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation as part of our Expanding Gratitude project For an in-depth overview of where gratitude comes from, what its benefits are, and how to cultivate it, read this special white paper on the science of gratitude
- 10 Ways to Become More Grateful - Greater Good
10 Think Outside the Box If you want to make the most out of opportunities to flex your gratitude muscles, you must creatively look for new situations and circumstances in which to feel grateful Image ©Greg Sargent Greater Good wants to know: Do you think this article will influence your opinions or behavior?
- How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude - Greater Good
Americans say thanks a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude
- How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times - Greater Good
But being grateful is a choice, a prevailing attitude that endures and is relatively immune to the gains and losses that flow in and out of our lives When disaster strikes, gratitude provides a perspective from which we can view life in its entirety and not be overwhelmed by temporary circumstances
- Is Gratitude Good for Your Health?
The jury’s still out, but preliminary research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains
- Why Is Gratitude So Hard for Some People? - Greater Good
There are many benefits to being grateful Gratitude is good for your psychological well-being, your relationships, and possibly even your physical health But the truth is that some people have more grateful dispositions than others For some of us, gratitude just doesn’t come as easy Research
- Gratitude Definition | What Is Gratitude - Greater Good
Robert Emmons, perhaps the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude, argues that gratitude has two key components, which he describes in a Greater Good essay, “Why Gratitude Is Good ” “First,” he writes, “it’s an affirmation of goodness We affirm that there are good things in the world, gifts and benefits we’ve received ” In the second part of gratitude, he explains
- Why Gratitude Is Good - Greater Good
Need some motivation for practicing gratitude this Thanksgiving? Robert Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude, reveals why gratitude is good for our bodies, our minds, and our relationships
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