Practicing Gratitude

Research finds that our happiness 'set-point' is remarkably difficult to move over the long-term. Psychological research, though, has recently begun to explore one simple method for boosting happiness that does have a measurable and sustained effect.

These posts explore the evidence that gratitude can increase happiness. Evidence suggests that simple exercises taking as little as 2 minutes per day can help move that set-point upwards.

• Practicing Gratitude Can Increase Happiness by 25%
• 10 Grateful Steps to Happiness
• 2 Minute Gratitude Exercise
• How to Enhance Gratitude

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