November is National Gratitude Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the myriad blessings surrounding us. Thankfulness doesn’t have to be reserved for grand gestures. The small, everyday moments often mean the most: a kind word to a stranger, appreciating the sun’s warmth on a chilly day, or the simple pleasure of reading a good book....
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The holidays are upon us and the stress level is going up, up, and up! If you aren’t careful, “the happiest season of all” can become the unhappiest season of all. The key is to not let the negative aspects of the season dominate your life. This is a good idea to focus on all year long. The trick is to develop a master plan to attain and maintain happiness. Finding the Silver Lining As humans, we are wired to dwell on the negative. As discussed in a previous blog, this is called the negativity bias. The negativity bias...
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