Gratitude may be just what we need at the moment—while we’re hanging on—or still traipsing toward the light at the end of the tunnel of what has been a year now of the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies show that when people focused on being thankful, they were more able to demonstrate patience. Gratitude has a positive impact on our mental and emotional states as well as physical health. It also predicts behaviors such as helping others and exercising.

Join Anna as she breaks down what gratitude is, why it's important and some simple strategies you can use in your every day to build your gratitude muscle.

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