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This time of year is often a time of reflection, when people look inward toward the things they are grateful for, and the things that matter the most for them.<\/p>\nThis time of year is often a time of reflection, when people look inward toward the things they are grateful for, and the things that matter the most for them.<\/p>\n
All week this week, pause. Remind yourself of the things that make this season special. That kind of gratitude inventory resets your mind onto the things that matter most.<\/p>\n
There’s no “right answer” here. Your reason is personal to you and may or may not be the same as someone else’s reason.<\/p>\n
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