
Why We Give Thanks
The Science of Happiness
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Gratitude Journal Practice
Stephen leaper was a junior high school teacher in san francisco, california when he had his students due the gratitude journal practice for our show. Students had to write down things that they're grateful for and have like a physical record of that that they can go back to in reference. Gratitude really hinges on an individual's ability to empathize, or experience another person's emotions," Kendall cotton bronk said. Geffrey froze, the psychology professor at hofster university in new york: "When gratitude is part of school curriculums and environments, kids feel grateful for longer"
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