Growing your gratitude While postcards are a great way to initiate your gratitude practice this year, if you and the recipients don’t find joy in this exercise, you can try other simple ways to ...

Practicing gratitude has a number of known health benefits. Now, the latest research has found those who are more grateful may also have a lower risk of death.

While practicing gratitude may make for a more pleasant on-the-job environment, it's not a replacement for better working conditions. It's good to be grateful to have a job that pays the bills.

She also recommends finding a “gratitude buddy” with whom to exchange reflections—via text, email or conversation. Some people keep a journal, while others prefer voice notes or messages.

To develop an enduring gratitude habit, try linking your gratitude practice to an already ingrained routine, Dr. Wong said. He chooses to think about what he’s grateful for in the morning.