Gratitude

Gratitude practice is more than counting blessings - it's a way of training your brain to notice what's going well. Explore how mindful gratitude can shift your mood, strengthen relationships, and build resilience over time.
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How to Practice Gratitude 

Practicing gratitude has incredible effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others. Explore ways you can be more appreciative in our mindful guide to gratitude. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • September 21, 2023
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Gratitude
The Science of Wonder 

Experiencing everyday wonder can help us see that we’re part of something bigger. Science shows that this exquisite emotion can quiet our inner critic, reduce stress, loneliness, and physical distress, and bring a sense of expanded time, perspective, and connection. Read More 

  • Dacher Keltner
  • February 16, 2023
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How to Take An Awe Walk 

Go out and find your own moments of awe. Listen to them carefully and see where they guide you. What you may find, in how they stir humility and wonder, is that they can point you toward finding new inspiration and deep meaning. Read More 

  • Dacher Keltner
  • February 14, 2023
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Find Your Way to Embodied Joy 

You don’t need to laugh large to feel joy from your head to your toes—though it doesn’t hurt. Start with a smile—and notice where it takes you. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • February 14, 2023
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The Gift of Giving 

Give yourself the gift of rethinking gift giving, writes Sara Kate Gillingham. Reconnect with love and generosity and the rest will fall into place. Read More 

  • Sara Kate Gillingham
  • December 16, 2022
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