In life, we have relationships with countless people. However, how often do you take time to be truly grateful for the ones who are dearest in your life? Learn more in today's podcast!

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Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and I read an article in the Harvard Health blog that referenced studies that looked at how gratitude can improve relationships, it strengthens our connections with people.  It said that “a study of couples found that individuals who took time to express gratitude for their partner not only felt more positive toward the other person but also felt more comfortable expressing concerns about their relationship.”  This is incredible friends!  This is literally something we can all do everyday, and the research shows that it actually makes a difference.  It’s so simple.  

It lights my hair on fire, it’s exciting to be reminded how powerful our brains are.   A gratitude about my husband will now be a statement I never miss in my gratitude journal.  What do I love about my husband.  

This got me thinking about how I can show up, so the people in my life are grateful for me ;) 

I have two affirmations around my immediate relationships that I want to share with you, as inspiration for your own affirmations.  

I am an exceptional wife. 

I am a calm, patient and present mother. 

I hope this gives you inspiration for your own gratitude practice.  If you are called to leave a review, I would be so incredibly grateful, it’s one of the best ways we can grow this micro-podcast and share more happiness together. 

Inspiration for this episode and the research mentioned comes from a 2011 article from Harvard Health.  

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