I was recently asked, "If you had to pick one lesson that’s shaped your life the most, what would it be?" I didn’t have to think twice. Without a doubt, it would be practicing gratitude. It’s funny ...

The other day a friend sent me a link to Arthur C. Brooks’ New York Times article “Choose to Be Grateful: It Will Make You Happier.” It’s an excellent piece, rich with links to the relevant scientific ...

Years ago, my friend Edie Ellin introduced me to a high-tech twist on a practice that I’d tried but hadn’t made a habit: the daily gratitude list sent as a text and traded with a friend. She engages ...

Thanksgiving reminds us to give thanks, but small daily moments of gratitude can have a lasting impact on mental health and well-being. Many people have come to realize that practicing gratitude each ...

When you hear people talking about “practicing gratitude,” you might picture long journaling sessions or silent meditations: introspective, deep, self-reflective, and honestly — as awesome as ...

We just celebrated Thanksgiving, which always brings up thoughts of thankfulness. But, focusing on what we’re thankful for all year can help us have a general mindset of gratitude. And that is an ...

Back in 2016, inspired by a former colleague Jessica Saggio, I embarked on a daily gratitude challenge. From Nov. 1 through Thanksgiving, I jotted down three things I was thankful for every day. I ...

In a world obsessed with instant gratification and quick wins, conviction and commitment often seem like relics from a bygone era. However, it’s precisely these qualities that can transform our ...

As the leaves turn and November arrives, gratitude gets its time in the spotlight. Thanksgiving reminds us to pause and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. But true gratitude is more than a ...

It's the reflexive act that may not change the entire world, but perhaps at least your small part of it. It's the simple act of saying, "Thank you." Or, as we say in Texas, "Appreciate you." However ...

This exercise trains your mind to look for positivity in everyday life and promotes mindfulness. Over time, it can lead to increased happiness and reduced stress levels. A gratitude jar is an ...