Gratitude is more than just sending the obligatory thank you note after a child’s birthday party. You know the phrase, an attitude of gratitude? Well, it really is an attitude! There is a lot of research on gratitude, but here are some of the highlights. People who regularly practice grateful thinking:

• Feel better about their lives as a whole
• Are more optimistic about the future
• Are more likely to help others
• Have better relationships
• Have better sleep, exercise more frequently and have fewer physical symptoms
• Are less lonely