In my recent review of Happier at Home, I mentioned that I loved Gretchen Rubin’s idea of choosing a word to define the year ahead. Since then, I’ve noticed that several of the bloggers I regularly follow are doing the same thing. I’m not sure if this is an idea that’s been around for awhile- […]
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Where’s My Christmas Spirit?
I love Christmas. It’s a very special time of year for me; many of my most significant life events have happened in December (more on that in a future post). But this year, for the first time, it wasn’t easy for me to get in the Christmas mood. A few weeks ago, I started working […]
Ten Movies That Teach Gratitude
I know Friday is usually my book review post, but today I’m going to switch it up. A list of ten movies that teach gratitude! 1. It Could Happen To You (1994). Gratitude lesson: If you appreciate and give to other people more than yourself, you will receive riches far beyond lottery winnings (Charlie and […]
5 Ways To Say “Thank You”
Last week, we talked about becoming more mindful of gratitude and how gratitude can improve your life. (I also showed you a fictional role model of gratitude.) This week, we’re going to extend outward, and talk about how your thankfulness can impact others. Think about the last time someone thanked you. How did it make you […]