Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It's the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul. - Amy Collette Sometimes you just want to feel better, just a little relief from the stress and anxiety. Worry can be such a burden, but how do you break free, even for a moment? For Amy Collette, a two-minute practice in the morning and evening started to make a difference. She felt a little better after just a couple of days. The panicky feeling of fight or flight began to subside. Within a few days she started sleeping again and woke up feeling hopeful. After a week, she started feel like herself again soon. Her gratitude practice and other positive habits revived Amy's positivity after feeling weighed down by anxiety for months. Eventually, she was inspired to share her findings in The Gratitude Connection. She hopes you can find a similar transformation in your life.* Gratitude is a high-energy emotion; once you start feeling it, it seeps into everything in your life, like air. Pretty soon it becomes a lifestyle and transforms you in subtle ways: You smile at someone you disagree with. You wake up in a good mood. You hug your loved ones and leave your stress and worry behind. You notice the beauty in nature. You shake off fear and face new situations with confidence. The stories and practices in this book help you connect to the positive power of gratitude every day: Love and appreciate what you have and who you are Build a foundation of happiness Celebrate your victories large and small Relieve the worry and stress that's keeping you stuck Find the peace of mind that you crave Connect to gratitude even in tough times Activate success and abundance Claim a renewed sense of personal power May you embrace the positive power of gratitude. *The practices in this book are not a substitute for professional help. If you feel depressed or fear you may harm yourself or others, please seek the assistance of a professional. ******************* Praise for The Gratitude Connection Thank you for writing an inspiring self-help book. I went through a lifetime of lack of self-respect and self-love. Our lives are constantly changing, so it is something that we must work on continually. Korina Congrats on the success of your very personal and insightful book. I read it to my mother-in-law, who can't read because of vision problems. Gratitude has always been a primary focus for her. She never fails to identify and share her appreciation for the many gifts in her life. You will be so glad to hear that in the morning, rather than moan about needing to get out of bed, we took turns commenting upon our "gratitudes" always ending with each other. Kathleen D. I had a rough day yesterday. But I decided to be kind to myself, end the day early, and I curled up on the couch with your book, The Gratitude Connection. Your mission really resonated with me, perhaps as the missing peace in my mindfulness practice to create sustaining happiness for myself. I'm really looking forward to reading more, and working the gratitude connection into my life. Elizabeth The insight you provide along with the manageable practices/activities you present have been so helpful to me. My life is so full, and I am so blessed to have all that I do have, not the least of which is this connection to you. Thank you. Jean