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Gratitude Works!

A 21-Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity
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Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons explores the profound impact of gratitude on overall well-being and happiness. Blending scientific research with practical exercises, the book guides readers through developing a deeper sense of gratitude in their daily lives. It emphasises how fostering a grateful mindset can enhance relationships, improve emotional health, and increase life satisfaction.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how gratitude can transform your life and enhance your well-being. With insights from the field of positive psychology, it offers practical exercises and research-backed strategies for cultivating an attitude of gratitude, which can lead to increased happiness and fulfilment.

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Suitable for cultivating gratitude as a way of life, this book explores evidence-based practices in a compelling and accessible way and provides a step-by-step guide to cultivating gratitude in their lives.

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A purposeful guide for cultivating gratitude as a way of life

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 daily life. Gratitude Works! also shows how religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions validate the greatest insights of science about gratitude.

  • New book from Robert Emmons, the bestselling author of Thanks
  • Filled with practical tips for fostering gratitude as a way of life
  • Includes scientific research, as well as religious and philosophical insights, to show how gratitude can work in our lives

From Robert Emmons, the bestselling author of Thanks, comes a resource for cultivating a life of gratitude practices.

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Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons is praised for its practical approach to cultivating gratitude, blending scientific research with real-world applications. Reviewers highlight the book's clear writing and useful exercises, noting its potential to enhance personal well-being and happiness. Emmons is commended for empowering readers to develop a sustained sense of gratitude, making it a valuable resource in both personal and psychological growth.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118131299

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 May 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., is professor of psychology atthe University of California, Davis. He is past president of theAmerican Psychological Association's Division 36, The Psychology ofReligion. Emmons is founding editor and editor-in-chief of TheJournal of Positive Psychology.

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