Gratitude
Posts that focus on gratitude in all its forms. These posts can cover showing gratitude about life and family, ways to find gratitude, ways to express gratitude, why it's important, and more. This also includes posts about self-care and mindfulness and journaling.
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Aging Gracefully: Setting Your Intention
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. When it comes to aging gracefully, setting your intention is one of the most critical factors that can help you stay positive and motivated throughout all stages of life. Setting your intention is all about consciously choosing to approach each day with a positive, focused mindset. Setting your intention makes it easier for you to focus on what brings joy and happiness into your life. It also…
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Christmas Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Enjoyable
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 16, 2019. Updated on December 24, 2022. One disadvantage of social media — it emphasizes the relentless pursuit of perfection in all things… If you believe popular media and holiday guides, you may think that everything to do with Christmas from the tree and decorations to the food, and even how you wrap your gifts has to be perfect. That’s simply not true.…
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How to Reduce your Giving Without Feeling Like a Scrooge
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published in December 2019. Updated on December 22, 2022. Being generous is important. There’s no greater time of year to give than during the holidays but it doesn’t take long for the list of opportunities to give to outgrow your ability to be generous. Sometimes you’ve simply got to cut back. This can leave you feeling guilty and fearful you’ll be perceived as a Scrooge. There…
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3 Thieves that Rob your Holiday Spirit
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 1, 2020. Updated on December 19, 2022. Everyone starts off with a tremendous amount of holiday spirit. The mere idea of the holiday sparks joy. Knowing anything is possible during the season creates a sense of wonder and delight… right about the time the first pumpkin spice latte hits the coffee shop. Sadly, it doesn’t always take long for one…or more…of three thieves…
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Put the “Happy” into Your Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published December 1, 2020. Updated on December 18, 2022. The holidays are a wondrous time of year filled with every imaginable delight for your senses. Great tasting food, beautiful décor, soft and fuzzy sweaters, and music that only comes around once per year. It’s no wonder people can’t wait for the holidays to help them escape into a time of family, fun, and festivities. Note the…
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Sometimes Christmas Sucks. And It’s OK…
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 16, 2019. Updated on December 3, 2022. Life comes in seasons. Some years are wonderful with few worries and plenty of everything. Others are leaner, more troublesome, and just plain sad. In the good years, the holidays are a lot of fun, but during the sad times, we may not enjoy Christmas all that much. That’s OK. There’s a lot of pressure put…
