from the Providence journal From the 05/15/2011 01:00 AM EDT Since embarking upon his gratitude adventure of writing thank-you notes, John Kralik has moved from debt to a Superior Court Judge, from overweight to running marathons, from being depressed to becoming a more positive person. I interviewed him about his book, “365 Thank Yous” (Hyperion),…
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How one man discovered the power of gratitude
From my Projo Column 03/27/2011 01:00 AM EDT Before discovering the power of “thank you,” John Kralik was living in one room, experiencing strained relationships, and watching his law practice fall on hard times. At this low point, something resonated. He described to me a walk he took in the Echo Mountains of Pasadena, Calif….
Gratitude during happy times and sad ones
02/27/2011 01:00 AM EST Fireworks and rainbows take our breath away. A home run or touchdown sets us cheering. Friendship gives us comfort. Love captivates us. With each experience we are filled with gratitude. When we feel happy, safe, protected, and loved — we are grateful. It is so easy to be grateful when things…
Gratitude as an attitude
From my Providence Journal column: 01:00 AM EST on Sunday, December 5, 2010 By Rita Watson BOSTON Gratitude as an attitude is making news. Researchers are reporting that the words “thank you” might be the secret to good health and a long life. With holiday stress upon us, a positive attitude is a relationship challenge….
A little doting might help the rest of us, too
A little doting might help the rest of us, too Rita Watson/ August 7, 2011 When I first learned that Jennifer Aniston was taking a year off to expand her brain, rest, and presumably dote on her new beau, I was jealous. In fact all of my friends wanted time off, even for a week…
Marriage safe with ‘no evidence of summer infidelity,’ says national director
June 30, 2011: National research studies are telling us that marriage stability is up. Infidelity is down with fewer than 22 percent of men unfaithful. And sex decreases in the summer months. Despite the New York Times report today Married, With Infidelities and the July issue of Cosmopolitan magazine claiming that infidelity increases in the…
Women, men, and infidelity report has admitted flaws
June 23, 2011: In attempting to determine who is unfaithful and why, a new infidelity study was done by Indiana University at Bloomington as reported by ABC News just two days ago, the lead author admitted there was one major flaw – no definition of infidelity. The study group administered questionnaires to more than 900…
John Edwards in love and marriage was in the Capitol Hill mistress league
June 16, 2011: From presidents to congressmen, infidelity has run rampant on Capitol Hill. As such it was no surprise today that the Wall Street Journal defended John Edwards in part. Steve Simpson noted that “Being a creep is not illegal” with reference to the legal hot water that Edwards is in because of his…
Love your body, but heed obesity concerns: 16 links
Sometimes love begins with loving ourselves rather than the image that we wish to be. Women have long struggled with their weight and have often resorted to unhealthy ways to achieve “the magazine model” look. Several years ago when Glamour magazine featured a nude plus-size model, women applauded, while physicians shook their heads in dismay….
Alzheimer’s: A caregiver crisis and nursing home challenge
While research continues and clinicians look forward to promising studies slated for the July International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (AAICAD) in Paris, caregivers and families are asking, “But how do we get through today?” For patients as well as families the challenges can be overwhelming as The Huffington Post and AP reported yesterday in its…