These books aren’t all directly about gratitude. But they all offer a chance to chat or think about appreciating another person’s effort, gifts or generosity. These books can also help build empathy ...

If you’re a parent of a child old enough to talk, chances are you have a story along these lines: You work hard to please your kid, only to have that diminutive judge deem the results – or, worse, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Maria Ross is a California-based writer covering empathetic leadership Gratitude isn’t just a fluffy sentiment; it’s a ...

With the rise of managed health care, which emphasizes cost-efficiency and brevity, mental health professionals have had to confront this burning question: How can they help clients derive the ...

Gratitude is more than transient thankfulness or a courteous acknowledgment. When expressed and experienced regularly, gratitude can alter one’s psychological and physical health. Gratitude involves ...

Some critics charge that gratitude is selfish and breeds complacency. But research by Christina Armenta and Sonja Lyubomirsky suggests otherwise. Does gratitude lead to complacency? Do all those ...

Gratitude and appreciation both facilitate love and emotional growth. It’s hard to imagine enduring love and expansive emotional growth without some gratitude and a lot of appreciation. Authors tend ...

With this week marking the start of the holiday season, many of us will be taking stock of that for which we are most thankful. While this is generally recognized as a good thing to do, many of us may ...