We all know that gratitude cures a multiple of sins.

But how do we become more grateful?

Researchers at Harvard and other universities discovered a fascinating way for people in long-term relationships to boost gratitude.

One group of participants were asked to spend 20 minutes writing about how they met their partner – all the details on how they wound up together.

A second group was asked to write about how the couple may never have met  — never have ended up with each other.

When I tried this I recalled that I met my wife when I called a temp agency in Cherry Hill, NJ to send me “the nicest person in the world” to handle my office while I took my entire staff on the road to do seminars.  It was only supposed to be a one-week job.  My wife had never used a temp agency in her life and neither did I.  Can you see where this is going?

I’m happy to share this secret backed by research that I have learned with you today.

To increase your gratitude in long-term relationships focus on not being with that person and you will achieve a new level of gratitude.

Let me know what happens when you do.

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