By Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal — 2020
We all want to be happy. But is becoming happier even possible? These five tips can show you how to get more joy and satisfaction out of life.
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Elizabeth appears to be a naturally positive person. However, she’ll be the first to admit that getting to this place took real work. A cancer diagnosis over twenty years ago led her to reevaluate her life and shift her perspective to one of gratitude.
Throughout this article, you will discover that expressing gratitude reduces stress, increases optimism, and changes your brain.
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One trait of highly successful people is having a positive outlook on life, always moving forward, always learning – especially when it’s hard. We’re not typically grateful for the “worst” things in our lives. If we want to have a growth mindset, we should be.
The pandemic has stripped our emotional reserves even further, laying bare our unique physical, social, and emotional vulnerabilities.
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