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10 Easy Ways To Practice Gratitude

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It’s Good To Be Grateful!

Robert Emmons, noted researcher in the psychology of gratitude, was asked what were the three key things he wanted people to know about gratitude. “First, the practice of gratitude can increase happiness levels by around 25%. Second, this is not hard to achieve–a few hours writing in a gratitude journal over 3 weeks can create an effect that lasts 6 months if not more. Third, cultivating gratitude brings other health effects, such as longer and better quality sleep time.”

25% happier? Sounds good to me! Then, a little time journaling our ‘gratitudes’ for long lasting effects along with better health? That’s a pretty good deal for the amount of effort.    Read more

Living In Gratitude: Most of all, be thankful

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Take time to reflect, write in your journal or post on Facebook.

 

In what ways were you kind, thoughtful, genuine and thankful today?

  • Allowing the person with one item to go ahead of me in line.
  • Leaving secret, sweet notes for my spouse/partner/kids.
  • Letting my coworkers know how much I appreciate their talent.
There are many ways to show and express kindness, thoughtfulness and appreciation. Look for opportunities each day to let those around you know and feel your genuine gratitude.

The Science of Happiness: An Experiment in Gratitude

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What makes you happy? Have you ever wondered why? Sit back and enjoy this video experiment on what makes people happier.

Take time each day to say thank you, to appreciate all of the things and people in your life. Science shows, thankful people are happiest!

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Some Days, It’s Not Easy To Be Grateful

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To say we feel grateful is not to say that everything in our lives is necessarily great. It just means we are aware of our blessings. ~Dr. Robert Emmons

There are times when feeling grateful is really tough. Many things can have us looking on the downside rather than counting our blessings.

  • A loved one is ill or passed away.
  • We lost our job.
  • The car breaks down.
  • We’re having financial woes.
  • Our favorite sports team lost the playoffs.
Tough times, when faced with honesty and courage can make us better, stronger, wiser people.  Read more
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5 Languages of Love

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Chocolate or potato chips? Steak or seafood?

We all have preference, and so it is with HOW we like to be SHOWN love. Certain things resonate more than others, making us feel more appreciated, opening our hearts and making us feel truly loved.

How do you like to be shown love?

Melinda showers her boyfriend, Keith, with gifts to show her affection while he in turn washes her car.

But like a chocoholic being offered potato chips and vice versa, both Melinda and Keith are left less than satisfied.  Read more

The Key To A Happy Life

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Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy — because we will always want to have something else or something more. ~ Brother David Steindl-Rastl

Part of the holiday season is the giving of gifts. Giving can be a wonderful expression to show caring and appreciation. These gifts don’t have to be material or store-bought; the ones that aren’t, often, are so much more meaningful. Read more

Happiness Means Giving Up These 15 Things

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Letting go of the things that cause us stress, worry, pain and suffering allows us to embrace change, experience gratitude, and open our hearts to happiness.

Make your life easier and happier by giving up these 15 things:

1. Blaming

Take responsibility for your life instead of blaming others for what you have or don’t have, what you feel or don’t feel. Read more