Practical PKM An Attitude of Gratitude
Nov 30, 2025
Discover the transformative power of gratitude and its significance around Thanksgiving. Learn about the scientific benefits linked to happiness and health, as highlighted by Dr. Robert Emmons. Hear a heartfelt personal story about resilience and appreciation during tough times. Gain valuable insights on not waiting to express gratitude and finding silver linings in challenges. Embrace daily positivity to reclaim joy while still aspiring for change.
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Gratitude Is A Powerful Internal Lens
- Gratitude is an internal perspective that chooses to notice positive things regardless of circumstances.
- Practicing gratitude yields broad physical and emotional benefits beyond just feeling happier.
Research-Backed Benefits Of Gratitude
- Research by Dr. Robert Emmons shows gratitude can increase happiness by up to 25% and improve health markers.
- Gratitude can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and may slow aging processes.
Regular Coffee Meetings With Dad
- The host began meeting his dad regularly for coffee before the dad's stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis.
- Those meetings became especially meaningful and the host felt grateful he had started them earlier.
