Gratitude is when you recognize the good you’ve received, savor it, and show your appreciation to someone, something, or a higher power. Practicing gratitude offers many benefits—positive well-being, restful sleep, improved performance, goal attainment, stronger relationships, and more.
How do you grow your gratitude? By taking a few minutes each day to hunt the good stuff! Use HPRC’s gratitude calendar to help you appreciate the good things in your life, share it with others, and experience more good each day.
If you would like to use this calendar with those you lead or as a leader with your family, explore the HPRC Leader Guide: Starting a Gratitude Practice.
Published on: September 26, 2022
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