Researchers around the world are exploring how gratitude can help us cope with crisis situations. Here are some highlights…

Research shows that being thankful for close relationships and one’s circumstances is an adaptive, natural coping response to a threatening situation (Fredrickson et al., 2003). Here’s more on gratitude’s positive influence on relationships and why it’s never been more important.

A foundational study completed in 2002 linked gratitude to life satisfaction, optimism, hopefulness, and vitality (McCulloch et al., 2002). Here are a few tips on when and how to practice gratefulness…

Giving thanks is one of the oldest concepts in society, found at the core of most wisdom traditions and religions. Robert Emmons, psychologist and expert on gratitude, defines gratitude as recognizing the goodness in our lives (Emmons, 2010). When we are grateful, we appreciate both the action and the intention behind the effort given on our behalf. Here is how we will “nudge” you to be grateful this month…