Positive Psychology

Gratitude & Appreciation

Gratitude and appreciation can shape how we experience everyday life and connect with others. Find articles, research, and practices focused on cultivating both.

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Best TED talks

16 TED Talks On Gratitude That Are Well Worth Watching

If you’ve ever walked away from a stressful day feeling mentally drained or emotionally stuck, you’re[...]
Science of gratitude and happiness

Using Gratitude & Happiness in Trauma-Informed Therapy

As a trauma therapist, I’ve had a complex relationship with prescribing my clients “gratitude work.” I[...]
Neuroscience of gratitude

The Neuroscience of Gratitude & Its Effects on the Brain

Gratitude is a powerful human emotion. As researchers explore the neurological underpinnings of gratitude, they’re discovering[...]
Creative ways to say thank you

How to Express Gratitude: 20+ Creative Ways to Say Thank You

Gratitude should always be expressed, whether big or small. After they’d been married 40 years, I[...]
Gratitude

20 Gratitude Exercises & Activities to Boost Well-Being

Gratitude is more than simply saying thank you. It’s a powerful practice that can boost happiness,[...]
Savoring in psychology

Savoring in Positive Psychology: 21 Tools to Appreciate Life

It’s challenging to focus on the bright side while living in a fast-paced world and being[...]
Gratitude Apps

11 Best Gratitude Apps to Increase Your Well-being

Traditionally, the end of the year is a time of reflection and gratitude. It is a[...]
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The Gratitude Journal: Prompts, PDFs, and Worksheets

The act of gratitude plays an important role in psychological wellbeing and self-actualization (Maslow, 1981). Regular[...]
Forms for gratitude

7 Gratitude Questionnaires and Scales That Scientists Use

Are happy people grateful? Or are grateful people happy? This debate has been present since the[...]

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