How Gratitude Affects Well-Being

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Promoting well-being through thankful appreciation of ourselves, others, and the positive aspects of life.

Being grateful implies thankfulness, recognition, appreciation, and acceptance.

A thankful attitude can be a powerful force radiating from within us to others. It benefits all by enhancing and attracting positivity.

Appreciating our unique feelings, thoughts, habits, abilities, gifts, and lifestyles while respecting, recognizing, and understanding those qualities in others are the cornerstones of thankfulness.

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An illuminated candle emanates warmth, beauty, tranquility, and hope. Embracing, channeling, and radiating a positive inner light through thankful appreciation promotes well-being.

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“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”

Maya Angelou

Wishing you peace and continued wellness.

Kimberly I

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Updated January 2024 by Kimberly Iacoponi

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