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Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit by kilroy123 on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @02:19PM (#26650947)
Mandatory, this is anecdotal...

I do this every morning when I wake up and have for a good year or so.

I honestly don't notice much of a difference.

Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit by yboris on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @04:06PM (#26652408)
Not anecdotal, please see links to research in other comments.

Furthermore, just because something doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it doesn't work for others. Additionally, unless you've been keeping a log before and after you started the interventions, you should be at least skeptical about the difference you expect. It's entirely possible you got better, adjusted to the norm, and just think you feel as good as you normally do - while your "normal" is better than before.

Finally, the effect is more likely to be pronounced in people feeling worse than average. If your life is fantastic, you might not get much of a benefit from an intervention that has otherwise strong effects on people.

Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit by crystalcamarao on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @06:03PM (#26653719)
Makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit by kilroy123 on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @07:11PM (#26654378)
Fair enough
Re:Show HN: Three Things Daily – Make gratitude a daily habit by crystalcamarao on Wednesday March 31, 2021 @06:02PM (#26653713)
Sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing!