We spend too much time beating ourselves up. Try this science-backed exercise!

Despite the fact that I didn't plan to be, I was a little egotistical when I was in my twenties.

When we give we also receive.

Gratitude is part of the puzzle; the other main part is being kind to myself. I have cranky, sad and lethargic moments too. But instead of criticizing myself at those times OR faking gratitude I have experimented with another practice backed by science.

Some say that revenge is sweet. What does the research say about this?