November Shoutout: Let's Talk About Being Grateful

NOVEMBER SHOUTOUT
LET'S TALK ABOUT BEING GRATEFUL

It's that time for turkey, stuffing, pie... and giving thanks!
 
I am giving thanks for so many things in my life this year… my family, our health, our home and our community of support.
 
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the quiet, simple moments that slip away so quickly if we aren’t paying attention
 
Happy Thanksgiving – I’m grateful for YOU!
 
-Sara

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Staying Together While Things Fall Apart
  
Steve and I are nearing the end of our latest home renovation and I'm grateful to report that we're still happily married. (I'll pause here for applause!) But seriously, we know firsthand how home projects can add stress to a relationship. That's why in the Santa Barbara Independent, I'm sharing our top 7 tips for how you can survive your next renovation project while still loving your partner.

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6 Gratitude Exercises by SoulSalt 
 
I read this great blog post by SoulSalt that explains the benefits of a grateful mindset (it actually can improve our physical health) and provides six simple exercises we can do to start practicing gratitude daily. One we can all do immediately, is to take 10 seconds and write down what we are grateful for today. I for one am grateful that it only takes 10 seconds a day to create a habit that will not only improve my thinking but my overall health too. Win, win! 

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