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You don’t have to look far to find countless recommendations for a gratitude practice as a key to happiness. For people who like to write, an effective gratitude practice could be writing thank-you notes to friends and family, Lyubomrisky said. Lyubomirsky: There are circumstances in which a gratitude practice can backfire. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. CNN: What advice do you have for avoiding pitfalls while engaging in a gratitude practice?
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It’s just a “little mental flip,” Dr. Kurtz said, but one that “can make the time feel precious.”Figure out what you crave from travel and try to recreate it. She recommends asking a similar question before a staycation: What can I bring into my home that can help give me those feelings? If you are spending your break with kids in tow, perhaps alternate who chooses activities so everyone has something to enjoy. So do what you can to heighten your sense of anticipation, Dr. Lyubomirsky said. “You don’t want to have an experience and immediately forget about it,” Dr. Lyubomirsky said.
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Health benefits of a random act of kindness
  + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN —Spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves — it can also boost the giver’s health and happiness, according to research. Lower blood pressureGiving donations to others, or “prosocial spending,” has been shown to reduce blood pressure and improve heart health. They found that those who spent money on others had lower blood pressure at the end of the six-week study. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, which promotes kindness all year, has lists of kindness ideas, organized by work, community, environment, animals, strangers, kids, seniors and more.
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