1. Key Gratitude Researchers 👨🔬
- Robert Emmons - Pioneer of gratitude research 🔬
- Michael McCullough - Gratitude journaling studies 📓
2. State vs Trait Gratitude 🔀
- State: Temporary feeling after receiving benefit 🎁😊⏰
- Trait: Stable tendency to feel grateful 👤😊🔒
3. Gratitude Journaling Benefits 📓✨
- 📈 Higher well-being
- 🌈 More optimism
- 🏃 More exercise
- 🏥 Fewer physical symptoms
4. Gratitude + Altruism Link 🔗
- Grateful people help others MORE! 🙏➡️🤲
- "Gratia" = Latin for grace/thanks 🇮🇹