Tag: thankfulness
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15 Reasons Journaling May Help You Increase Thankfulness
There are some pretty impressive benefits to journaling, but did you think that it could increase thankfulness? Sure, getting out all your frustrations on a piece of paper can be therapeutic, but most people expect paybacks like better sleep, gratitude, and less sickness. It turns out; research has found that when you journal, it increases…
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5 Ways You’re Being Too Hard on Yourself and How to Prevent It
Do you tend to be hard on yourself? Many people make the mistake of expecting a lot out of themselves – specifically way more than they’d ever reasonably expected of others. Being too hard on yourself can damage your self-esteem and lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. So what can you do about…
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Writing Down Why You’re Thankful Helps You Release These 5 Fears
Do you often feel burdened by the frustrations of life? Maybe the “light” you see at the end of the tunnel is a speeding train coming in your direction. Have you considered the things that make you thankful? Five Benefits of Keeping a Journal of Gratitude…Write Down Why You Feel Thankful If you’re already writing…
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20 Behaviors That Help Optimists Look at the Sunny Side
There are many things in life that you can’t change. The good news is that you can change your attitude about them. Optimism is a tool that can help you stay on the sunny side of life. When you approach life with an optimistic attitude, you will attract positive things that help you thrive instead…
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8 Ways to Show Gratitude Besides Saying Thank You
Most folks find it effortless to thank you, as it just rolls off the tongue. The problem is that you say these two words every day and don’t think much about them. For example, when you stopped to get a coffee on the way to work, you said “thank you” to the clerk who handed…
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15 Mantras to Help You Stop Negative Thinking and Overthinking
People who overthink know how hard it is to overcome negative thinking. It’s a vicious cycle that causes more overthinking and negative thoughts about a situation. While there are many reasons for overthinking, there are also many ways to overcome it. When you want to stop negative thinking and overthinking, positive mantras can help make…