Happy gifting season! I’ve gathered some of my favorite books, stationery, flowers and more that help express love and gratitude. Bonus: Many of these brands have offered up discount codes for my community!
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While writing the “neighbors” chapter of my book, I interviewed sociologist Gillian Sandstrom, who started studying relationships after finding comfort in being recognized by the man at the hot dog stand she would pass on her way to work. Here are my five key takeaways from our conversation.
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People overestimate the awkwardness of a heartfelt thank you, and they underestimate its impact. That’s according to social scientist Amit Kumar. Here is our Q&A, in which we discuss how much gratitude letters mean to their recipients, and that squirmy feeling associated with freely expressing gratitude—the most uncool of emotions.
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What does it mean, to “practice” gratitude? Here’s how I think of it. We all have fleeting grateful thoughts: Ooh, look at that sunset! Or, Gosh, my baby is beautiful. Those are sensations of gratitude. They are almost accidental. Practicing gratitude is more intentional.
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