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Harnessing the Power of Gratitude: 6 Tips to Shift Your Mindset

By HEALTH | INSPIRATION on September 18, 2024 • ( 5 Comments )

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s not going right, what we lack, or what we wish was different. Yet, amidst the chaos, there’s a simple but transformative practice that can reshape how we see the world and experience our lives: gratitude. Personally, I find that gratitude has a unique power to change my perspective, helping me find light even in the most challenging times. Cultivating gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you”—it’s about consciously choosing to focus on the positive aspects of our lives, even when things feel tough. This mindset shift can lead to a greater sense of happiness, resilience, and inner peace.

Here are some creative and practical ways to harness the power of gratitude and infuse it into your daily routine.

How To Be Happier: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways

By HEALTH | INSPIRATION on February 25, 2023 • ( 4 Comments )

In a world that often feels stressful and overwhelming, finding ways to increase our happiness and well-being can be a valuable pursuit. Fortunately, there are many ways to boost your mood and improve your overall sense of contentment. In this article, I’ll explore seven proven strategies to help you be happier and healthier, the scientific evidence behind them, and how to easily incorporate these tools into your life.

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A Small Voice from Within [a poem]

By HEALTH | INSPIRATION on December 16, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )

By Steven Michael Krystal | Featured Contributor

I have a friend, so do you,
We share laughs and smiles all day through,
For all of my life, telling me what to do,
A small voice from within, tried and true.

When we are kids, fun and play,
Days of bliss, all is okay,
As we grow up, things don’t go our way,
Life turns amiss, a steep price to pay.

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Blackout: How Going Blind for 3 Months Taught Me to Be Mindful

By HEALTH | INSPIRATION on August 27, 2021 • ( 24 Comments )

By Yvonne Aoll | Featured Contributor

Last June, I went blind in my left eye from a laser eye surgery gone wrong.

It would take a speedy instinctive quest for a second opinion, three more months, an older more experienced surgeon and another agonizing correction surgery, for my left eye’s vision to be restored. Thanks to the top-notch, wildly skilled, second ophthalmology surgeon I visited, I can see much clearly now with both eyes, with no need for spectacles or contacts. However, the months during which my left eye remained blind, while filled with unspeakable worries, also served as a crash course in mindfulness.

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