The Week After the Clocks Change
Dark evenings are a test. Build the routine before the mood dips.
Tag: gratitude
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August Reflection: What Carried You This Summer?
A short exercise before the pace returns. Read more
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Gratitude in Hard Seasons Is Not Denial
Being thankful during difficulty is not pretending. It is seeing the whole picture. Read more
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Learning to Savor a Good Season
After a hard stretch, many people find it difficult to fully enjoy good times. Savoring is a skill you can practice. Here’s how to notice, extend and share the good moments of summer. Read more
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The Other Fathers: Honoring the Coaches, Grandfathers and Mentors Who Stepped In
Many of us were shaped by men who weren’t our fathers but showed up like one. Father’s Day is a fitting time to thank the coaches, grandfathers, uncles and mentors who stepped in. Read more
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How Father’s Day Began: Sonora Smart Dodd and a Day for Dads
Father’s Day began with a daughter in Spokane, Washington, who wanted to honor the widowed father who raised her. Here’s how her idea became the national observance on the third Sunday in June. Read more
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What Memorial Day Asks of the Rest of Us
Memorial Day honors Americans who died in military service. For those who carry on in the freedom they helped secure, it asks for remembrance, gratitude and a few deliberate acts of honor. Read more
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Recognition That Lands: How Leaders Can Say Thank You Specifically
Generic praise fades fast. Specific, timely recognition tells people their effort was seen. Here’s how leaders can say thank you in a way that lands, especially after a demanding spring. Read more
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Anna Jarvis and the Handwritten Letter: The Original Spirit of Mother’s Day
The woman who campaigned for Mother’s Day later fought the commercial holiday it became. Her original idea, a personal note of thanks, is still a fine gift for the second Sunday in May. Read more
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The Teacher Who Changed Your Course: Writing the Thank-You You Never Sent
Teacher Appreciation Week arrives in early May, and it is a good excuse to thank the teacher who shaped you years ago. Here’s how to find them and what to say. Read more
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Thanking the People Who Stayed: Gratitude for Your Support System
Hard seasons reveal who shows up. As you find your footing, thanking those people specifically strengthens the ties that carried you and changes how you remember the season. Read more
