Positive Psychology

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Gratitude Journaling: The $0 Intervention With 35 Scientific Benefits (And 3 Mistakes That Ruin It)
WellnessOctober 6, 2025

Gratitude Journaling: The $0 Intervention With 35 Scientific Benefits (And 3 Mistakes That Ruin It)

A 2023 JAMA study linked gratitude to 9% lower mortality. But most people practice gratitude wrong — too generic, too frequent, or too forced. Here are the five evidence-based protocols that actually rewire your brain (and the three mistakes that make gratitude backfire).

The Gratitude Paradox: Why Being Thankful for What You Have Helps You Get What You Want
ManifestationSeptember 18, 2025

The Gratitude Paradox: Why Being Thankful for What You Have Helps You Get What You Want

If you're grateful for what you have, won't you stop wanting more? The gratitude paradox confuses every manifestation community. But broaden-and-build theory, dopamine research, and a surprising finding — grateful people achieve 20% more of their goals — reveals why gratitude and desire aren't opposites.