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    10 Ways To Practice Gratitude To Live a Happier Life

    by Aimee Laurence Aug 28, 2019 5 minutes
    10 Ways To Practice Gratitude To Live a Happier Life by Aimee Laurence. Photograph of a person holding up a sign that reads "Give. Thanks." by Simon Maage
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    Gratitude is powerful stuff, for a reason: It’s directly linked to happiness and peace. Here are some tips to help you practice gratitude to lead a happier life

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    Our brains are designed to prioritize survival, protection and safety — not happiness. Of course, we have periods where we are happy and content, but often people find themselves in a negative mindset. It takes practice to live a happier life and be a more grateful and self-aware person, and this is not a change that happens overnight. 

    Here are 10 ways to practice gratitude every day and help yourself become a happier person:

    1. Be conscious of keeping a positive mindset

    Be constantly aware of when your brain is in a negative mindset and then refocus it to the positive aspects of your life. To do this, spend a couple of minutes thinking about the positives in your life, three times a day for a

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