After reflecting on Thanksgiving Day and what to write about it, I decided that being grateful one day each year is the guiding philosophy in our daily lives. A quick Google search of 'being grateful' found I wasn't alone in that sentiment.

I begin with a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, who once said that to achieve contentment, one should "cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously." Being grateful can also lead to a healthier, happier, and less stressed lifestyle.

Below are a few benefits...