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Recent dramatic advances in our understanding of gratitude have changed the question from "does gratitude work?" to "how do we get more of it?" This book explores evidence-based practices in a compelling and accessible way and provides a step-by-step guide to cultivating gratitude in our lives. Living Gratitude also shows how religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions validate the greatest insights of science about gratitude.

Learning to experience gratitude involves being grateful as an attitude, not as a reaction when good things occur. To be grateful, one does not need to wait until things are perfect. In fact, practicing gratitude makes one receptive to life's blessings, and these blessings continue as we continue to be thankful.

Es ist so einfach - und hat doch eine verblüffende Wirkung: bewusst dankbar zu sein für alles, was uns an Gutem widerfährt. Die kleinen Übungen von Dr. Robert Emmons lassen uns erkennen, dass in unserem Leben viel mehr Schönes verborgen liegt, als wir glauben. So gelingt es uns in kurzer Zeit, alles Positive wahrzunehmen, als Geschenk zu betrachten und wirklich wertzuschätzen - und dabei wie von selbst spürbar optimistischer, gesünder und glücklicher zu werden.

Gratitude is the simple, scientifically proven way to increase happiness and encourage greater joy, love, peace, and optimism into our lives. Through easy practices, such as meditating daily and reflecting on the good we have received, we can improve our health and wellbeing, enhance our relationships, encourage healthy sleep, feel calm and more fulfilled, and heighten feelings of connectedness. Easily accessible and available to everyone, the practice of gratitude will benefit every area of your life and generate a positive ripple effect.

Assertiveness is a key social skill, as well as a tool for making your relationships more equal. Learning to respond more effectively to others can help you reduce stress and increase your sense of self-worth. In this fully updated and revised 10th edition, you'll learn practical advice on dealing with difficult people, handling criticism, and expressing your feelings. You'll also discover how to use humor in conflict resolution, ways to clarify others' intentions, and how to distinguish between encouraging and discouraging communication habits.