The Gratitude Diaries
Relying on both amusing personal experiences and extensive research, host Janice Kaplan explores how gratitude can transform every aspect of life including marriage and friendship, money and ambition, and health and well-being. She learns how appreciating your spouse changes the neurons of your brain and why saying thanks can be a secret for success. Join Janice on the Gratitude Diaries every weekday for practical, down-to-earth tips on how to add gratitude to your everyday life.
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Organize a Bookshelf
Arranging books on a shelf is a lovely activity that combines action and thought--and makes you feel calmer and more in conrol
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2020-11-12Link to episode
Winter Mindset
As the days get darker and colder in many parts of the country, giving yourself a positive winter outlook can make everything seem brighter
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2020-11-10Link to episode
Space Travel
To get perspective on events close at hand, it helps to look far far away--in this case, 200 million miles into space
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2020-11-09Link to episode
The Value of Limitations
When there is something you can no longer do, work around it by being grateful for what is still possible
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2020-11-05Link to episode
Election Wisdom
To get through this tumultuous election day, it helps to take some advice from the Roman philosopher Seneca
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2020-11-03Link to episode
How To Sound Positive
Knowing the right way to phrase comments will keep you from undermining the positive message you want to get across
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2020-11-02Link to episode
Election Kindness
In the midst of the craziness of this election season, taking a moment to be a little kinder to yourself and others will give you some calm and perspective.
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2020-10-29Link to episode
How to Be Resilient
Gratitude can help you bounce back from problems and give you the confidence you need to see future possibilities
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2020-10-27Link to episode
Eat Breakfast
Getting the family together for breakfast gets everyone off to a positive and optimistic start
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2020-10-26Link to episode
Fixing Money Matters
When it comes to finances, losses loom larger than gains--but you can reframe your view of money to get a happier and more practical perspective
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2020-10-22Link to episode
The Optimism Plan
Optimists are healthier and more resilient than pessimists. Three simple steps can help you develop a rosier outlook--and a more rational one, too.
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2020-10-20Link to episode
You Need A Hobby
Everyday creative activities from knitting to woodworking to cake decorating can make you feel happier while you're doing them--and grateful after.
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2020-10-19Link to episode
Priming for Happiness
When you think in positive ways, you start to have a different view of your general well-being
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2020-10-15Link to episode
The Grateful Executive
An executive who hand wrote 30,000 thank you notes turned around his company--and then got a poignant return
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2020-10-13Link to episode
Be Happier at Work
Whether your job is remote or in-person, a few simple steps can make you feel happier and more satisfied about your work.
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2020-10-12Link to episode
The $12 Gratitude Story
A generous cashier and the young women she helped show how repaying kindness with gratitude can have huge and unexpected results
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2020-10-08Link to episode
Shopping Tips
Research shows that buying things can make you happier--if you do it the right way. Here's the surprising approach that works.
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2020-10-07Link to episode
Rules for Criticism
Before making any critical comments stop to ask yourself--why am I saying this and what do I hope to achieve?
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2020-10-05Link to episode
From Bad Times to Good Ones
Losing your job can be devastating, but thriller writer Lee Child explains how with the right attitude, you can try to make it as a chance for positive change
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2020-10-01Link to episode
Reframe, Reframe, Reframe
Learning how to reframe a situation is probably the number one thing you can do to make yourself happier in any circumstances.
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2020-09-30Link to episode
Covid Gratitude
Finding reasons to be happy in the midst of a difficult time makes life better for everyone. You never have to feel guilty for being grateful.
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2020-09-28Link to episode
Many Ways to Win
We often think of life as a zero-sum game--one person wins and another loses. But you increase your happiness when you discover that there are many ways for everyone to flourish.
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2020-09-25Link to episode
Make An Impact
Some problems seem too big for one person to change, but a positive approach can allow you to have a bigger influence that you ever imagined.
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2020-09-24Link to episode
Where's the Gorilla?
We don't always notice the things that will give us joy. Here's how to open your eyes and pay more attention to the pleasures around you.
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2020-09-23Link to episode
Make Your Bed
Making your bed is one of those small acts that rewards with big satisfactions--and a four-star admiral explains why it works.
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2020-09-22Link to episode
Morning Ritual
Take two minutes each morning to give yourself a positive and hopeful start to the day.
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2020-09-21Link to episode
The Nostalgia Boon
Taking time to remember the past can help keep you grateful for the present--and hopeful for the future.
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2020-09-18Link to episode
Gratitude Letters That Work
A listener who sent a gratitude letter to a friend has seen her life change for the better.
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2020-09-17Link to episode
The 5-Minute Favor
Knowing how to give to others in the right way can be a boon to your career and your life. Small favors can give big benefits.
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2020-09-16Link to episode
The Magic Ratio
Learn to balance every one negative comment you make in a relationship with five positive ones.
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2020-09-15Link to episode
Celebrate
Have a mini-celebration today in honor of a happy moment, an achievement or a simple reason to be grateful.
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2020-09-14Link to episode
Set An Example
Being around ungrateful friends can be difficult, but don't give up because you can help them change
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2020-09-11Link to episode
The Helper's High
Helping someone out provides a warm glow and affects the neural pathways that lead to feelings of exhilaration
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2020-09-10Link to episode
Grateful for Children
Taking time to appreciate your children changes how you see them and how they see themselves
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2020-09-09Link to episode
Gifts Make Us Happy
When you give a small gift, the other person feels appreciated and you get a big happiness boost
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2020-09-08Link to episode
Grow a Garden
Nurturing a garden helps encourage optimism and hope--along with providing lots of fresh food
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2020-09-07Link to episode
Have an Awesome Day
Look for the little things that make life awesome and you'll spend more time being happy every day.
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2020-09-04Link to episode
Share the Experience
Any experience feels happier and more intense when you do it with someone else.
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2020-09-03Link to episode
Future Gratitude
Being grateful for what might be ahead can give you an extra dose of cheer today, too.
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2020-09-02Link to episode
Positive Comment Day
Celebrate what's good in the people you love by finding something positive to praise
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2020-09-01Link to episode
No-Regret Decision Making
Use this simple technique to make decisions that you will be happy to live with afterwards.
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2020-08-31Link to episode
The Gratitude Clock
You can start an easy gratitude habit with a little help from the numbers on a digital clock.
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2020-08-28Link to episode
City vs. Country Views
Where you live may influence your attitudes, and it's valuable to try expanding your perspective.
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2020-08-27Link to episode
Rewire Your Brain
Our brains are forever changing and adapting, and you can actually rewire your brain so you feel more positive emotions.
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2020-08-26Link to episode
The Joy of Quiet Places
Noise pollution can be damaging to our well-being, but enjoying the sounds of silence can restore some balance.
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2020-08-25Link to episode
Make A Memory
To keep every day from feeling like Blursday, do something new and novel that will change your outlook.
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2020-08-24Link to episode
A Happier Way to Exercise
You know exercise can make you healther, and if you need some extra motivation, here's a new and positive way to get yourself going strong.
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2020-08-21Link to episode
Gratitude Versus Depression
If you're feeling a little sadder or less hopeful than usual, gratitude may be the first intervention to try.
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2020-08-20Link to episode
The Power of Vitamin G
A daily dose of gratitude can strengthen your immune system and lower inflammation. A famous neuroscientist first explained the amazing way it works.
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2020-08-19Link to episode
Get Stress Under Control
Expressing gratitude helps you handle stress better than almost any other standard technique--and that can only make you healthier.
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2020-08-18Link to episode