Gratitude as a Unique Emotion
Gratitude has very real and unique effects on the mind and body. Watch this interview with Karen Dobkins, Professor of Psychology at UC San Diego, as she provides insights into …
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Practicing Mindfulness: A Guided Meditation
We’ve just heard how mindfulness can make us aware of and grateful for the present moment. Join Anique Pegeron, MA, RYT Mindfulness, Meditation, & Yoga Teacher, in a guided meditation …
Four Ways to Practice Gratitude
We’ve talked about a number of ways you can integrate gratitude into your life. Learn more about gratitude journaling, symbols, letters, and reflections in this video. Gratitude & 2020 You’ve …
Making Your Practice Meaningful
When making something a habit, we risk making it feel like a chore. Using tips and research insights, gratitude can become a more meaningful and natural part of our lives. …
How Gratitude Works for Organizations
You’ve heard that gratitude can help individuals and relationships, but it can also make positive impacts in organizations. Hear the ways gratitude practices can create positive changes for employees and …
What Research Says About Gratitude
Explore the definition of gratitude and how it can impact our health and well-being with clips from a seminar from Robert E. Emmons, a premier gratitude researcher from the University …
What is a Teach-Out?
Teach-Outs bring together people from around the world to learn about and address important topics in society. They are free and open online learning events where you’ll learn from diverse …
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How Gratitude Impacts Our Well-being
Research shows us that gratitude can impact all sorts of things in our lives including social, physical, and emotional well-being. The following image, shows us how these categories overlap, adapted …
Additional Resources
University of Michigan: Teach-Out Series Thrive in Trying Times Websites: The Science of Happiness Greater Good Science Center Psychology Today Videos: The 34 Best TED Talks and Videos on The …
Tips for Making Gratitude a Habit
Building a gratitude habit will look different for everyone, but these tips can help you make a habit that sticks. It helps to use a cue and a reward The …
Why Gratitude Makes Us Happy
One key to happiness? Appreciating the good in our lives that we may have started to take for granted. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University, explains how gratitude …