gratitude

By illuminating the wonder found in the everyday, her award-winning poems remind us to slow down and experience the present moment in all its glory. Read more

Writer AJ Jacobs explores what happens once you decide to thank everyone responsible for your morning coffee. Read more

Knowing what you’re passionate about is only part of the equation. Fostering purpose also means appreciating our interconnectedness and cultivating gratefulness. Read more

Science suggests that expressing true gratitude boosts your health and spreads happiness. Here are a few simple exercises to help you build your capacity for gratitude. Read more

It's not always easy to notice the good — practicing gratitude can provide a small resting place for hope to flourish in our hectic lives. Read more

Boredom, confusion, frustration—the attentional demands of parenting may grate on us at times. Use this handy mindful checklist to connect with gratitude during difficult parenting moments. Read more

New research suggests that thanking our partners for supporting us through hardship may increase their joy and satisfaction in giving. Read more

Gratitude isn't just in our head: It takes root in our heart and in our senses, for one beautiful moment...and then the next. Here are three ways to practice gratitude, from a.m. to p.m. Read more

Taking time to appreciate what—and who—we have in our lives has many benefits. In this three-minute video, Elisha Goldstein suggests three mindfulness tips for growing feelings of gratitude. Read more

The neural connection between gratitude and altruism is very deep, suggests new research. Read more