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The Power of Gratitude: How Practicing Gratitude Enriches Your Life and Tips for Getting Started

The Power of Gratitude: How Practicing Gratitude Enriches Your Life and Tips for Getting Started, by Barbara Bloom. Photograph of man with outstretched arms by Debby Hudson
Photograph by Debby Hudson

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Practicing gratitude is a simple and powerful means to enhance your wellbeing and happiness, regardless of your circumstances

Expressing gratitude is at the top of nearly every self-help and happiness authors’ lists of practices for wellbeing. One of the most powerful habits you can develop is to be grateful and express your gratitude. If you’re like me, you might often find yourself regretting you didn’t tell someone you appreciated something they did on your behalf. If you want to be the best version of yourself, start

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