Financial Gratitude: Boost Your Money Mindset for Better Wellness

Financial Gratitude: Boost Your Money Mindset for Better Wellness

An October 2024 survey from Market Watch found that nearly half of Americans (47%) say 2024 has been the most stressful year of their lives financially, often citing high costs for essential goods like food. Additionally, 88% of Americans feel some level of financial stress, and 65% say finances are their biggest source of stress. Therefore, it's no secret that finances can bring stress into our lives, whether for short or prolonged periods, because when financial troubles arise, it can often feel out…

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Starting a Gratitude Journal

Starting a Gratitude Journal

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If you've ever kept a diary, you'll probably enjoy keeping a gratitude journal. Instead of recording your innermost thoughts or secrets, you'll record daily reasons for gratitude. Maybe a favorite quote about gratitude or something that happened to you - big or small. Getting started is simple! Just follow these steps to create a gratitude journal of your very own. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link…

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Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude

Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude

You’ve probably heard that “an attitude of gratitude” can change your life. But does it really? These science-backed benefits of gratitude demonstrate the many ways it will improve your life. To delve deeper, check out Happier Human. 1. Gratitude Strengthens Social Connections In two separate studies, participants who were 10% more grateful received 17.5% more social capital. Why? Gratitude makes you nicer, more trusting, more social, and more appreciative. Thus, it helps form new relationships and deepens existing ones.…

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Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

Usually, Thanksgiving is the time of year most people start thinking about things they're grateful for. This is great, but too often, those grateful thoughts quickly get lost in the stress of the winter holiday season.  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This commission comes at no additional cost to you but will help us keep this site up and…

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The Best Reason to Be Grateful All Year Long

The Best Reason to Be Grateful All Year Long

This time of year, there’s a lot of focus on being thankful. And that’s a good thing! But what about the rest of the year? Science shows that gratitude and happiness are linked. The more grateful you are, the happier you are. Gratitude Benefits 1. Better relationships - Saying “thank you” is more than just good manners. When you thank someone you just met, they’re more likely to want to pursue a longer relationship with you. Whether it’s a quick…

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