Gratitude

When life gets challenging it can be difficult to focus on all of the good things we have to be thankful for. Our brains are hardwired to consider the worst possible scenario and remember negative experiences as a way to avoid pain and stay safe in the future. Gratitude is one way to counteract our natural bias towards negativity to boost happiness and overall well-being.

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November 18 at 12:30-1:30 MST
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November 19 at 12:00-1:00 MST
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December 8 at 12:00-1:00 MST

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