In fact, research has shown that people who have a sense of purpose and are grateful for the life they are living often contribute more to the world beyond themselves than those who do not have this sense of gr
After thousands of studies with tens of thousands of total participants, it is no longer a question of “is gratitude important” . Now it is just a question of exactly what is important about gratitude. Here is my take on why gratitude is important: It is the right thing to do. Showing...
Review, self-reflection, and gratitude Throughout the school year, it is important for kids to reflect on the things that they have worked on and achieved. It helps them feel accomplished and that with some work, yes, they can achieve ...
Maybe you're doing the wrong thing—like that job you hate, which is adding stress to your life. You can’t change your boss, but you can change who your boss is. Startlooking for a job you love. Sometimes, the simple act of doing something about it—even if it doesn’t fix the ...
The people you volunteer your time to help will typically show nothing but gratitude. And that is a wonderful feeling. Volunteer Match, and other sites similar to it, allow you to search by category for what might interest you… broken down by postal zip code. You can volunteer with chi...
Why Gratitude Enhances Well-Being: What We Know, What We Need to Know Coping Style as a Psychological Resource of Grateful People Is Gratitude an Alternative to Materialism? C. Peterson, L. Bossio. “Optimism and Physical Wellbeing.” Optimism & Pessimism: Implications for Theory, Research, and...