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I used to be my own harshest critic. Failure? That was me. Failed career. Failed marriage. Failed at being a decent person, too — or so I thought. Every mistake from my past would replay like a broken record in my head. I couldn’t seem to escape the feeling that my life was one big… Continue reading Thank you, next: how gratitude helped me bounce back from life’s plot twists
If someone had told me years ago that I’d be willingly twisting myself into a pretzel while breathing deeply and calling it “relaxing,” I would have laughed—probably while lying on my couch, binging on chips. But here I am, a full-fledged yoga enthusiast, stretching my way to sanity one deep inhale at a time. My… Continue reading Breathe and Stretch: Why Yoga is My Happy Place
Thank you! Gracias! Merci! Danke! Xie-Xie! Kahmsahamnida! Arigatou! Salamat! No matter what language you use, expressing gratitude always brings a wonderful feeling to the receiver. But here’s the secret: the magic of gratitude isn’t just for others—it’s for you, too. When I started embracing gratitude as a daily habit, it transformed not just my perspective… Continue reading Gratitude Diaries: How Thankfulness Changed My Life
In a world often filled with hustle and bustle, taking a moment to pause and express gratitude can be a powerful antidote to stress and dissatisfaction. Gratitude, the practice of acknowledging and appreciating the good in our lives, has been shown to have profound effects on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Being always thankful to… Continue reading The Benefits of Gratitude: Cultivating Appreciation for a Fulfilling Life
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