Be thankful and be happy!

How the science of gratitude can change your life for the better.

The practice of gratitude, one of the key factors that constitute what we understand as "happiness," is often completely overlooked in our pursuit of personal satisfaction. In "Give Thanks and Be Happy!" , Robert A. Emmons, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Positive Psychology , analyzes the results of the largest study ever conducted on gratitude to demonstrate its influence on our lives. The author reveals that:

• People who have the habit of gratitude can increase their "happiness set point" by up to 25%, a kind of average level characteristic of each individual.
• These increases may be permanent, challenging the conservative notion that our "happiness set point" is genetically determined and therefore invariable.
• Keeping a gratitude journal, even for a few weeks, can help us sleep better and have more energy in our daily lives.

Emmons goes beyond science and seeks support from great philosophers, writers, and theologians. In a gentle and comprehensive text, the author addresses gratitude in a unique way, demonstrating that the importance the modern era places on self-sufficiency and the concept of the self-made man represents a serious problem for individual and societal well-being. "Give Thanks and Be Happy!" inspires readers to embrace the practice of gratitude and enjoy all the benefits it can bring to our lives.