Studies consistently link gratitude to greater well-being, physical health, and even longer lifespan. These same studies show that gratitude is a skill that can be strengthened with practice.

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• Ng, Y. T., Tam, W. S. W., & Chan, C. S. (2023). The effects of gratitude interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Happiness Studies. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37585888
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