Make your attitude, GRATITUDE! 2013 Challenge

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Make your attitude, GRATITUDE: 2013 Challenge
 Participant Instructions

Why Gratitude?
Researchers are finding that individuals who exhibit and express the most gratitude are happier, healthier, and more energetic. They also tend to eat healthier and exercise more frequently. Grateful people report fewer symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, and skin conditions. Practicing gratitude can decrease loneliness, stress levels, anxiety and depression.
·         Challenge runs January 1 - 31
·         REGISTER HERE by December 21
·         Participate solo or as a team.
·         Earn 1 point for each day that you practice gratitude.
·         Receive individual/team posters.
·         Receive daily tips focusing on how to integrate gratitude in our lives.
·         Each week runs from Monday – Sunday.
·         Track your weekly points HERE every Monday.
·         No computer access?  No problem.  Contact Maura O’Brien at 802-828-2804.
Check out the great results from an other gratitude challenge:





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