I started the gratitude list on the first Sunday in January. Fresh notebook. New pen. That slightly smug feeling of someone doing something “good for themselves.” Three things a day. That was the ...

Logically speaking, we should be in a perpetual state of gratitude. Most people who read this column, even if they aren’t fully aware, have a long list of blessings to count (most of the time, anyway) ...

Research shows that expressing gratitude can improve your well-being. — -- Gathering around the table to give thanks this Thanksgiving is something that can add years to your life, research shows ...

Gratitude grows deeper when you add one small word: “because.” Naming why something matters to you turns appreciation from ...

President Abraham Lincoln officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, during the Civil War that threatened the very existence of the United States. He wanted to unify the nation by ...

Here's how a simple act of self love can improve your cardiovascular health. ‘Tis the season to be grateful for what you have—like friends, family, food, and a home. While the holidays are a great ...

American essayist Anaïs Nin once said that we write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect, and that’s exactly the kind of ideology that makes the concept of keeping a gratitude journal ...

When it comes to practicing gratitude, many people look for the good in their lives. If they’re making a list, they might jot down flashy things like their fun job, cute dog, loving partner, or ...

It can even be good for marriages and relationships: Couples good at exhibiting thankfulness tend to be “more committed and more likely to remain in their relationships over time.” Our best selves, it ...

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