Gratitude meditation is one of those practices that sounds almost too simple at first - a gentle pause to reflect on what’s ...

This new year, instead of picking up a habit that requires a fancy gym membership or new running shoes, what if you choose ...

Hearing your young child spontaneously say a heartfelt “thank you” can turn a horrible day into a good one. But the opposite is sometimes also true: Seeing your child not show a shred of gratitude—or, ...

When gratitude is promoted, does it only bring up how ungrateful you feel? When people wish you joy and peace, do you feel puzzled if you're surrounded by chaos and stress? Does it make you feel ...

Do you like being told what to do? If you’re like me, the only time you appreciate it is when you’re too tired to pick a place for takeout. Kids don’t love being bossed around either. As adults, we ...

In every workplace, people have an inherent desire to feel valued by others. Research shows that when employees feel appreciated, they are more satisfied, willing to work longer hours, and motivated ...

Anyone who has tried to change a habit or a deeply ingrained way of viewing life knows how difficult this can be. We can all make temporary changes, but we soon slide back into old habits unless we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. The pandemic has made us weary, and while it might be ...