The Gratitude Diaries

Research shows that personality isn't set in stone, and understanding that change is possible can make you more able to find new approaches to happiness.

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It's often too easy to miss pleasures and amazing experiences that are right in front of you. The great violinist Joshua Bell proved that with a simple experiment

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Our mindset is so important that it can even change how we experience the taste of a wine. You can prime your brain to look for the best part of any situation

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The unusual circumstances of the last months has made us all think more about gratitude. Now it's time to take some of those lessons into a hopefully brighter future.

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People are happiest and most successful when inspired by intrinsic motivations. Finding the pleasure in a project makes you more open and creative, too.

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How you describe the events in your day helps create who you are. Talking about your experiences with positivity and gratitude makes you feel better in the moment--and going forward.

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Optimism improves health and helps you live longer, but successful optimists don't just look for the bright side--they use their positive approach to make things better.

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He's the star of the James Bond movies and one of the most famous movie stars in the world--but he can teach us all a few things about joy.

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When you reframe anxiety as excitement and gratitude, you feel better and your performance improves, too. It's a better tactic than telling yourself to calm down.

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A few simple steps each morning can turn gratitude into a habit that you don't have to think about--but will benefit from every day.

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While looking ahead to this new year, remember to be grateful for what you have already done and achieved. It will help motivate you to reach the next goal, too.

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In the spirit of New Year, New You, put aside resolutions and instead make a list of new activities to add fun and adventure to your 2021

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One very simple resolution this New Year's eve could ring in the best year of your life. Here's how to have the happiest and most grateful year ahead!

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We may not always see it, but on every measure of education, poverty, and health, the world conditions have been improving. You're even less likely to get hit by lightning.

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Small acts of thoughtfulness can bring together strangers and strengthen friendships. It's one of our greatest sources of happiness.

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You want everything to go right during a holiday celebration, but even if it doesn't, a positive spirit and gratitude for the moment will make for a great day and happy memories.,

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The Benedective monk David Steindl-Rast has wise advise for bringing gratiude to any situation and creating more joy for yourself--and in the world.

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Harvard professor Daniel Gilbert has described a psychological immune system which kicks in to promote happiness--and you can give it a big boost with gratitude.

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You can help your kids have the best holiday ever by focusing more on gratitude and kindness--which even Santa will appreciate.

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