THE ART OF GRATITUDE AND WHY YOU SHOULD CULTIVATE IT 365 DAYS A YEAR
This time of year, we start to think about what we’re thankful for. But gratitude is something that should be a part of our everyday lives. It’s important to practice gratitude daily, instead of a quick “I’m thankful for…” once a year around the Thanksgiving table. But what makes gratitude so important to begin with? Studies indicate that it has powerful effects not only on our psychological wellbeing, but has physical and social benefits as well. Physical benefits of being g
HOW GRATITUDE IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
This time of year, thoughts tend to turn toward gratitude as many of us celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving season. The holidays have that unique capability—they bring into light all the blessings that we have and help us feel truly thankful for the family, friends, memories, and abundance we enjoy. And while gratitude might boost our spirits and make us feel warm and fuzzy on the inside, science is actually starting to show us that gratitude improves our health and wellbeing
COMMON ROADBLOCKS THAT KEEP PEOPLE FROM BEING TRULY GENEROUS
Generosity can be hard. It’s much easier to hold onto all of our things, hoard our time, and be stingy with our talents. But it doesn’t have to be this way! By examining the most common roadblocks that seem to prevent people from being generous, maybe we can acknowledge some of them in our own lives in order to remedy them. “I don’t have that much to give anyway.” For a lot of us, this can be a valid argument. Times are tough for some families right now with the cost of livin
