Book description
A scientifically groundbreaking, eloquent look at how we benefit—psychologically, physically, and interpersonally—when we practice gratitude.
Did you know that there is a crucial component of happiness that is often overlooked?
Robert Emmons—editor-in-chief of the Journal of Positive Psychology—examines what it means to think and feel gratefully in Thanks! and invites…
Why read it?
1 author picked Thanks! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this book because the gratitude practice has made me happier and brought me greater peace of mind.
Lately, I’ve been feeling stressed, dealing with an undercurrent of insecurity and anxiety, worrying about things that haven’t happened yet, wondering what to do about them. In his years of research, Robert Emmons has found that a simple gratitude practice can bring us happiness and make a major difference in our worldview. And I’ve experienced this for myself.
Pausing to think of three things I’m grateful for each day and pausing throughout the day to acknowledge what I’m grateful for is…
From Diane's list on finding inner peace.
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