Positive Psychology Techniques: Random Acts of Kindness and Consistent Acts of Kindness and Empathy

A white paper reviewing two decades of gratitude research: what gratitude is, where it comes from, what it does for health and relationships, and how it can be cultivated. The most complete treatment of the topic here.

Summer Allen

Eight ready-to-run gratitude practices, from the gratitude letter and journal to savoring walks and team huddles, each with instructions, timing, and the research behind it. Built for health care teams but usable anywhere.

American Nurses Foundation and Greater Good Science Center

How gratitude practice applies to mental health work, both for the people being cared for and for the staff doing the caring. Part of a series on applying well-being research in nursing.

Jan Macfarlane