Tag Archive: Gratitude

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30 Delightful Inconveniences for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

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5 Ungrateful People

#1. Bob Betterman. Bob is an expert faultfinder. He’s ungrateful because no one measures up. He sees weaknesses in everyone. #2. Sam Firstboy. Sam won’t say it, but he believes people exist to… Continue reading →

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Taking Time Off isn’t the Answer

Taking time off isn’t the answer when you don’t know how to live. A four-day workweek is pointless for miserable people. Do you live to work or work to live? The answer is… Continue reading →

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A Surprising Thing You Can Do for Yourself

Self-centered people are anxious and unhappy. Research shows one source of self-centeredness is loneliness. A lonely person turns inward. Feeling isolated motivates people to focus on their own self-interest. What’s worse? Lonely people… Continue reading →

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Thieves of Thankfulness – Why Cynics Struggle with Gratitude

Research indicates the top three thieves of thankfulness are narcissism, cynicism, and envy/materialism. Narcissism tops the list. Second on the list is cynicism. The original cynic philosopher, Antisthenes, taught in a gymnasium outside… Continue reading →

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Thieves of Thankfulness – 3 Traits That Inhibit Gratitude

I searched, “What’s good about ingratitude,” and the article at the top of the page was titled, “14 Health Benefits of Practicing Gratitude According to Science.” I searched, “Benefits of ingratitude,” and the… Continue reading →