The GratitudeSite

Just Relax

These days everywhere you turn you hear, “relax more,” as if that is such a simple task. Often that advice unwittingly creates more stress, as even the suggestion seems to be too much to deal with at times. I have wrestled with how best to facilitate relaxation in my own life and as the weeeks go by [...]

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Creature Comforts!

Last week, one morning,   I was sitting on my comfy couch, snuggled up in my electric throw, sipping a cup of my favorite tea and burning one of my much-loved scented candles, when I had a startling thought. I am spoiled! Now, in all my nearly 41 years, I don’t think anyone would have labeled [...]

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Tackle One Thing

Tackle a nagging task. Crossing things off a to-do list is energizing and rewarding. Those loose ends rolling around in the back of our heads, just add to the feelings overwhelm and anxiety. Pick something (just one thing – don’t go crazy,) that has been on your list or in your head for a while and [...]

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Reach out and connect

When we are feeling down, often the best thing to do is to reach out to someone else. Is there someone you have been meaning to call, write(yes, people still do that) or meet for coffee. In this era, it can be a simple email exchange that uplifts your entire day and just maybe it’’ [...]

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