It has often been said that the pen is mightier than the sword, but never more so than in this study carried out by a university in the United States.
Students from six different courses were asked to write letters of gratitude to people who had made a positive contribution to their lives. The study took place over a six week period. Each student was asked to complete a questionnaire after each letter they had sent.
The results? All of the students showed increased levels of happiness. in fact 75 percent of the students said they would continue writing letters of gratitude as a way of improving their happiness. To read the full article click here
We’re wealthier than ever before, and consuming and experiencing more, but many people still experience unhappiness. Could something as simple as expressing your gratitude to other people make you happier?
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