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What are the Benefits of Gratitude?

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February 1, 2021
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Gratitude is the quality of being thankful or the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Because today is “Thanksgiving” in the United States, for this episode we are going to talk about the benefits of gratitude. When we are grateful, it helps our mental, physical and spiritual health. How can we be grateful -- especially when we’re going through pain and hard times? Find out in this newest episode of ANN In-Depth!

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful or the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Because today is “Thanksgiving” in the United States, for this episode we are going to talk about the benefits of gratitude. When we are grateful, it helps our mental, physical and spiritual health. How can we be grateful -- especially when we’re going through pain and hard times? Find out in this newest episode of ANN In-Depth!

For this episode, we are joined by Dr. Heather Thompson Day. Heather is an Associate Professor of Communication at Colorado Christian University and the author of 7 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, and Confessions of a Christian Wife.