Gratitude is a simple yet powerful tool to increase our happiness and promote wellbeing. Taking time to practice gratitude every day is a science-backed strategy to boost our moods, improve resilience and combat stress.

When it comes to practicing gratitude, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. However, according to Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychologist and expert in the science of happiness, there's one mistake people often make when practicing gratitude.

Santos teaches the course “Psychology and the Good Life,” which became the most popular course in Yale's history.

Gratitude is one of Santos' five key steps to happiness — here's how to practice it more effectively:

Therapist Tip of the Day: When Practicing Gratitude, Try Not To Repeat the Same Things Every Time

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