by Julie Ostrow | May, 2019 | Gratitude, Julie Ostrow
As I am writing this, I feel tired but content. As I wonder about what to write, I am thinking about how I would rather be in bed on this chilly—yet sunny—day here in the Chicago suburbs. (When it is chilly outside, I love being inside with my cozy socks on while...
by Preeti Sumai | February, 2019 | Gratitude
How often do you express appreciation at work? I’m not just talking about thanking someone when, for example, they hold the door open…although that is important. I mean showing your gratitude to a colleague because they have helped you in a way that has made a real...
by Julie Ostrow | November, 2018 | Gratitude, Julie Ostrow
As I was sitting here thinking of what to write, the words, “taking goodness for granted” popped into my mind. Not knowing exactly what those words meant, I decide to just start typing and see what would land on the page. I know I am not the only who has the ability...
by Sarah Monk | March, 2018 | Gratitude, Sarah Monk
An Attitude Of Gratitude Research in Positive Psychology has consistently found that having a grateful disposition is associated with many well-being advantages including better health, lower risk of illness, improved performance in a variety of domains and enhanced...
by Inge Beckers | November, 2017 | Gratitude, Inge Beckers
Research done by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman from the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Centre shows that from all the character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of well-being. I have mentioned this before in a previous blog but I would...
by Inge Beckers | July, 2017 | Gratitude, Inge Beckers
Gratitude is the key to happiness. For those who do not believe this, I can recommend a trip to Sweden and Finland during the summer. I had the pleasure of visiting both countries in June and it’s a great time to stay there. After a long and dark winter, people...