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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Keep Your Pen Moving: 6 Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude

You've just had a crummy day, and you wish you hadn't. Your first instinct is to pick up the phone, call your best friend, and complain. But you also know deep down that you want to be more positive. You know that complaining emphasizes the negative in your life, and you'd like to create a shift for yourself. You recall that you started a gratitude journal, and when you use it, you find you really enjoy noticing the good things more than the bad.
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fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

A New Year's Resolution You Can Keep

Daily journaling of gratitude and acts of kindness creates sustained motivation, increases awareness of meaningful things, and yields happiness as a byproduct.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mindfulness

The Gift of Gratitude: Why We Can't Thank Ourselves

Gratitude arises from recognizing external sources of good—other people, circumstances, luck, nature or a higher power—whereas thanking oneself reflects pride.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Mindfulness

Fostering Gratitude: Discover Your Nature Gift of the Day

Gratitude practice correlates with improved mental well-being, better sleep, reduced depression risk, and increased longevity among older adults.
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