Grateful People Are Happy and Healthy—But Why?
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Grateful People Are Happy and Healthy—But Why?
What are you grateful for today? Scientists have found that people who feel grateful more often are also happier, get better grades, and are more satisfied at school. They also sleep better, have less pain, and do not get sick as often. One explanation for this is that grateful people think about the world in a more positive way. Another explanation is that grateful people have better friendshi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers for Young Minds
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2296-6846
DOI: 10.3389/frym.2017.00055