Good morning.
After months of cobbling together a stimulus package, the final deal came in with a lot of old-fashioned Washington pork-barrel spending, including billions of dollars for other countries.
While a handful criticized the bill, most politicians voted for it, figuring that something was better than nothing. Yet President Trump surprised by saying he would veto the bill, arguing for direct stimulus of $2,000 rather than $600 per American. So far, that latest move hasn’t moved markets too much, showing that the holiday season can even override the stimulus news cycle.
Now here’s the rest of the news:
December 24, 2019
The Power of Gratitude
“If you learn to appreciate more of what you already have, you will find yourself
having more to appreciate.” —Michael Angler
What if there was something that was both simple AND that could radically transform you, your life, your relationships, and your health? Would that be something you’d be interested in? We thought so. Believe it or not, this “something” that we’re talking about is gratitude, and yes, it really is that powerful. Research has shown that practicing gratitude can:
Elevate your mood- Reduce feelings of depression
- Help you feel more connected
- Lower levels of inflammation
- Reduce anxiety
- Boost energy levels
- Reduce the severity/symptoms of illness
- Improve your sleep
- Helps you develop stronger bonds and relationships
- Help you become a better, more likeable, more trustworthy person
Elevate your moodSimply put, giving thanks can make you happier, and by helping you get outside of yourself, stop being self-centered, and become other-focused, gratitude can help you get away from ruts, setbacks, and self-pity. Darren Hardy’s message … “Don’t Wish For What You Don’t Want”
It may also make you more successful. 😉
