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  • Gratitude Improves Psychological Health
    Posted on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: be thankful for that which doesn't just help us, Carol McClain @carol_mcclain, get happy, gratitude improves psychological health, Gratitude improves psychological mindsets, help others-help yourself, how to be happy, others before self--be happy, thankfulness, the psychology of gratitude, Writing Redemption

    By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression. ( http://bit.ly/2sRBIR0) Who doesn’t want to feel emotionally strong? Who …[ read more ]

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    • How Holding a Grudge Hurts You

      Carol McClain   I read the names of attendees at a recent two-day festival, one with stellar book sales. The name of one group I once belonged to stopped me. Excitement fled, and a heaviness filled my spirit. My joyful spirit turned sodden. Not them! Doesn't matter. I'm not connected with them any longer. I squared my shoulders and determined to ignore the entire group who so grievously hurt me. Alas ... I'll never overcome their wrongs! On day one of the festival, two new members manned my nemeses' booth. No harm in chatting with them. So I put on my… ...[ full story ]

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