Evoking gratitude has many positive effects on your health, including improved sleep quality, lower risk of depression, greater emotional well-being, and more. Reflecting on the things you are grateful for each day may even increase your longevity, so make it a daily practice.
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Seth Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, who helps people find personal growth by making important changes in their thoughts and...
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Resources
Gratitude Enhances Health, Brings Happiness — and May Even Lengthen Lives. Harvard Health Publishing. September 11, 2024.
