Nov 20, 2013 · The GGSC's coverage of gratitude is sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation as part of our Expanding Gratitude project. For an in-depth overview of where gratitude comes from, what its benefits are, and how to cultivate it, read this special white paper on the science of gratitude.

Nov 17, 2010 · 10. Think Outside the Box. If you want to make the most out of opportunities to flex your gratitude muscles, you must creatively look for new situations and circumstances in which to feel grateful. Image ©Greg Sargent Greater Good wants to know: Do you think this article will influence your opinions or behavior?

Jul 15, 2019 · Americans say thanks a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.

May 13, 2013 · But being grateful is a choice, a prevailing attitude that endures and is relatively immune to the gains and losses that flow in and out of our lives. When disaster strikes, gratitude provides a perspective from which we can view life in its entirety and not be overwhelmed by temporary circumstances.

Nov 16, 2010 · Need some motivation for practicing gratitude this Thanksgiving? Robert Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude, reveals why gratitude is good for our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.

Apr 15, 2025 · Robert Emmons, perhaps the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude, argues that gratitude has two key components, which he describes in a Greater Good essay, “Why Gratitude Is Good.” “First,” he writes, “it’s an affirmation of goodness. We affirm that there are good things in the world, gifts and benefits we’ve received.” In the second part of gratitude, he …

Mar 5, 2018 · The jury’s still out, but preliminary research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains.

May 10, 2018 · There are many benefits to being grateful. Gratitude is good for your psychological well-being, your relationships, and possibly even your physical health. But the truth is that some people have more grateful dispositions than others. For some of us, gratitude just doesn’t come as easy. Research ...

Nov 18, 2024 · Hawaii schools are discovering how gratitude practices help improve school culture and foster a sense of belonging for staff and students.

Are you truly grateful for the good things in your life—or do you take them for granted? Grateful people are happy people, research shows. But how grateful are you? To find out—and discover steps for promoting even more gratitude in your life—take …