A Research Paper By Laura Davison
Empowerment Coach, UNITED KINGDOM

There is a wealth of scientific evidence to back up the idea that practicing gratitude on a regular basis can significantly improve our lives, including our relationships, productivity, and motivation. However, the habit of gratitude should not try to negate or ignore unpleasant feelings or dangerous situations, as doing so can be just as harmful. You can go through all human emotions, such as rage and despair, and then go back to your gratitude practice, which enables you to see the good in life and appreciate the people in it. Gratitude is an efficacious remedy. In fact, there are many studies and articles that suggest and support the idea that cultivating an “attitude of gratitude is the key to enduring health and happiness, promising a multitude of benefits such as; better sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, increased resilience to trauma, improved motivation and productivity, greater optimism and self-confidence.” According to the Roman philosopher Cicero, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.”