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Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You

Can a few words change a life? Deborah Norville argues that they can. Drawing on behavioral and psychological studies, she makes the case that practicing gratitude opens the door to a fuller and more successful life, while approaching the subject with a spiritual outlook. Starting with the simple phrase thank you, the book explores how a thankful habit can help readers feel happier, cope better with stress, build stronger relationships, bounce back from setbacks and support physical wellbeing. Each claimed benefit is tied to published research, and the author offers ways to make daily gratitude a routine part of ordinary life.

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