So often, we go through our days completely distracted and inattentive to the sensations and feelings of our bodies. A body scan is an opportunity to check in with your body and pay close attention to any messages that it’s trying to send you while encouraging the release of excess tension.

Basically, you’ll lay down and bring your attention to one end of your body (your head or your feet) and slowly move and refocus that attention up or down and along the whole of your body.

Has anyone here tried body scanning? If so, share your experience in the comments!

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Practicing gratitude means to simply take the time to think about all the positive things in your life—rather than ruminating on the negatives.

Take a moment right now to think of three things you’re grateful for!

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In positive psychology research, gratitude is consistently associated with greater levels of happiness. Why? Because practicing gratitude encourages positive emotions, stronger relationships, and less stress.

Do you have a gratitude practice in place?

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We all have certain scents that bring a smile to our faces. For you, it might be fresh bread, a newly mowed lawn, the perfume or cologne of a loved one, or something else. While it might not be possible to bring ALL of your favorite smells into your home, there's no doubt that we feel a strong sense of connection to smells in general, and that particular smells can affect our mood.

To boost your mood, bring scents into your home that make you feel happy, calm, and balanced. For some, this might mean browsing the candle aisle. For others, this might mean keeping some essential oils within reach. If you're very sensitive to fragrances, consider boiling herbs and citrus with water on your stove and allowing the aroma to fill your home. you might also experiment with fresh flowers, cedar-wood chips, dried herbs stuffed in pouches, or cinnamon sticks.

What are some of your favorite scents?