Research shows that gratitude has powerful mental- and physical-health benefits.
Yet it needs to be genuine to be effective. Forcing ourselves to be grateful is a form of toxic positivity.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I took a look at the dark side of gratitude.
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Yet it needs to be genuine to be effective. Forcing ourselves to be grateful is a form of toxic positivity.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I took a look at the dark side of gratitude.
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/gratitude-industry-mental-health-thankfulness-5030cc92?st=w2GxMH&reflink=article_copyURL_share
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You can spend your time focusing on what you don’t have OR counting your blessings ~ guess which habit promotes happiness?