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Three Surprising Ways That Gratitude Works at Work

by Greater Good Science Center
Robert Emmons explains how gratitude can not only make us happier but also improve our…
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Research Related to Gratitude

by The Grateful Living Team
In recent years, science has explored the impact of feeling grateful on our health, sleep,…
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Can Gratitude Help You Recover from a Heart Attack?

by Greater Good Science Center
There is growing evidence that being grateful may not only bring good feelings—it may also…
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Two Words That Can Change Your Life

by Tanmeet Sethi
"Gratitude can send a signal of safety to the brain during a painful experience, and…
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How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Gratitude

by Tom Gilovich
We all take good things for granted, but we can take steps to keep gratitude…
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Can Gratitude Be Good for Your Heart?

by Greater Good Science Center
A new series of studies finds gratitude helps people with cardiovascular disease get healthier. Could…
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The Key to a Happy Life? Gratitude That Goes Beyond Thanksgiving

by Alene Dawson, L.A. Times
10 reasons why it’s beneficial to cultivate an attitude of gratitude year round, not just…
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How Gratitude Can Transform Your Workplace

by Greater Good Science Center
From nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, learn how organizations are embracing a culture of gratefulness.
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Why Health Professionals Should Cultivate Gratitude

by Leif Hass
A physician learns how gratitude can bring more meaning and resilience to his work.
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How the Science of Well-Being is Evolving

by Greater Good Science Center
Researchers explore the complexity of well-being at the 5th World Congress on Positive Psychology. The…
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How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain

by Greater Good Science Center
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
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How Gratitude Motivates Us to Become Better People

by Greater Good Science Center
Some critics charge that gratitude is selfish and breeds complacency. But research by Christina Armenta…
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