Five Fresh Gratitude Practices That Actually Work

If you’ve been following Flourishing Fiercely for a while, you’ve probably tried gratitude journaling. Maybe you’ve listed three things you’re grateful for before bed, or started your day by noting something good. These practices are valuable, they’re research-backed and effective. But sometimes we need fresh approaches, especially if our gratitude practice has started to feel […]

How Gratitude Practices Can Extend Your Life

Here’s something I need to be honest about: I write about gratitude. I coach others on gratitude. I’ve even created products to help people develop gratitude practices. And yet, I’m still learning how to live it consistently in my own life. It’s easy to teach something. It’s harder to embody it daily, especially when you’re […]

Harvest Your Wins: Reflecting on Growth Before Year-End

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, October feels like a natural invitation to pause and reflect. There is something about this season, with its golden light, the scent of the earth and leaves and gentle winding down, that calls us to take stock of what we have planted, tended, and […]

Honoring Legacy, Living Purpose: Reflections from the FOC 20th Anniversary Convening

Some moments in our professional journey catch us by surprise. They remind us of the power of community, the importance of legacy, and the impact of walking in our purpose. And some moments remind us why we do what we do, connecting the threads of our work, our relationships, and our purpose. For me, one […]

Chapter 48: Embracing Growth, Gratitude, and New Possibilities

The weeks since my birthday on October 28 have been a meaningful period of reflection. As I have turned the page on Chapter 47 and stepped into Chapter 48, I’ve been thinking deeply about the lessons of the past year—how they’ve shaped me and prepared me for the growth and possibilities ahead. Posting this on […]

Expressing Gratitude

Welcome back to this week’s blog installment! I hope everyone’s week has been going well.  Last week, I wrote about gratitude and some of its healing benefits.  And while I believe wholeheartedly in the power of gratitude, I do think it’s also important to acknowledge that letting gratitude in–and expressing it to yourself, your loved […]

The Healing Power of Gratitude

Welcome back to the blog and welcome to November! With Thanksgiving as the next big holiday coming up–and November being National Gratitude Month–I’ve found myself thinking about gratitude this week, and how gratitude and some of the elements that related to it (like forgiveness) can have powerful benefits for your mental and physical health. I […]

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