Living gratefully matters.

Gratitude, even in the midst of stress and struggle, can improve our mental health and wellbeing—reminding us that you do matter in both the good and challenging moments. Simple practices like acknowledging "three good things" bring more joy, connection, and self-awareness into your life.

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Check out these tips for cultivating gratitude.

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Use technology to send gratitude messages.

Image with the practice: "Three good things". The practice goes as follows: "Once a day, perhaps when you wake up or go to bed, think of three things you are grateful for. Write them down, being as specific as you can. Once a wekk, take a look at the list and notice what's showing up in your life. Try this for at least 21 days to see if it is helpful."

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Try the Three Good Things exercise.

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This website is brought to you by the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, with contributions from our friends at the University Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Wellbeing and Burnout-Prevention Program, and Hennepin Healthcare Services / Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute.

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