An Attitude of Gratitude Gratitude is a remarkably powerful emotion. Sharing our gratitude for other people makes them feel good and appreciated. Plus, when we tell others we care about them and are grateful for them, we feel good! and the third just recounted what happened over the week.
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The results of the experiment were clear. The participants who wrote about what they were grateful for were noticeably happier, more optimistic, and even healthier than
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Sharing gratitude or reflecting on what you are thankful for helps us to live happier lives. A greater understanding of gratitude can be found in the book “59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot” by Richard Wiseman. In “59 Seconds,” Wiseman cites a study that looked at three groups of people who wrote in journals over a certain period of time. The first group wrote about what they were grateful for, the second wrote about what annoyed them,
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members of the other groups. They had focused on positive emotions, and it had helped them feel more positive overall. Meanwhile, those who focused on the negative felt more negative at the end of the study. A good way to feel more positive is to keep a gratitude journal at home. At least once a week (or, even better, once a day), write down a list of 3–5 things you are grateful for. Keep a journal and pen right next to your bed or your favorite chair, and every evening, jot down a few bullet points. Make it a habit. What can you include on this list? Think about these: Who positively impacted your day? Has there been a joyous event in your life or around the world? What went well that day? You can even appreciate that simple but delicious cup of coffee you had this morning. It can be anything that brought a little brightness into your day. Give it a try! You might be surprised by how much happier you feel!
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INGREDIENTS
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1 cup molasses 4 tbsp honey
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6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp dried powder ginger
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium bowl, combine molasses, honey, water, and oil, and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing well until dough forms. 3. Separate dough into four equal balls. Wrap dough balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3–5 hours. 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thick. Use dog- shaped cookie cutters to cut out treats. 5. Bake for 20–25 minutes on baking sheet until cookies start to brown. Carefully remove treats from the oven and let them cool completely before serving to your dog. Inspired by GoneToTheSnowDogs.com
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