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16+ Best Gratitude TED Talks & Videos

Here at PositivePsychology.com, we have recently been discussing the power of gratitude from a variety of angles. Whether you have been following along all month [...]

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10+ Best Books on Gratitude

Gratitude is good for us physically and mentally. Research shows while being grateful is linked to feelings of joy and contentment, it also improves sleep, [...]

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Gratitude Meditation: A Simple but Powerful Intervention

Gratitude meditation is a type of meditation which, as the name suggests, focuses on gratitude. This article will define gratitude meditation, discuss some of its [...]

What is a Gratitude Journal?

Gratitude Journal: 35 Ideas for Getting Started

Gratitude is like most desirable traits and qualities in that it is usually not enough to simply decide to be grateful—we must actively practice it [...]

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Benefits of Gratitude: 28+ Surprising Research Findings

We recently posted an article about how to incorporate a regular gratitude exercises in your life. It includes some excellent tips, ideas, and exercises to [...]

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The #1 Reason Why We Want More And More (And More)

The #1 thing that holds people back from having a smoothe-as-honey lifestyle, where you can just get up, feel great, and connect with other people [...]

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What is CBT? Defining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the preferred treatment for many mental health disorders, enabling therapists to help clients quickly reduce suffering and improve and maintain their [...]

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The History and Origins of Mindfulness – PositivePsychology.com

Here at PositivePsychology.com, we have been discussing several different aspects of mindfulness. We explored various ways to learn about mindfulness, practice it, and even study [...]

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23 Amazing Health Benefits of Mindfulness for Body and Brain

If you’ve been following this blog, you know that there are countless ways to apply mindfulness in your everyday life. You have probably also noticed [...]

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Resilience in Positive Psychology: How to Bounce Back

Resilience in positive psychology refers to the ability to cope with whatever life throws at you. Some people are knocked down by challenges, but they [...]