Every year we hear news about people who suffer from holiday or seasonal blues. More than just hearing about them, a large number actually experience them. I certainly have.<\/p>\n\n
For some, it\u2019s about relational rifts and resentments. For others, including me<\/a>, it\u2019s about diminishing daylight and getting less exercise\u2014at least that has been the case for me in the past. Since discovering this about myself, I\u2019ve been intentional about addressing it.<\/p>\n But there\u2019s another factor we could be missing.<\/p>\n In his book The Happiest Life<\/a><\/em>, Hugh Hewitt lists gratitude as one of the key ingredients to a happy life. It\u2019s worth thinking about since Thanksgiving leads directly into the period that so many have trouble.<\/p>\n We just looked at four ways<\/a> gratitude helps us flourish. Can gratitude also help us battle the winter blues? This is one way I think it can.<\/p>\n Making meaningful progress toward significant goals is a big factor in the level of happiness we experience.<\/p>\n \u201cThe successful pursuit of meaningful goals plays an important role in the development and maintenance of our psychological well-being,\u201d says psychology professor Timothy A. Pychyl<\/a>. \u201cTo the extent that we\u2019re making progress on our goals, we\u2019re happier emotionally and more satisfied with our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n So what does this have to do with gratitude?<\/p>\nHow Meeting Goals Boosts Our Happiness<\/h3>\n
Gratitude Brings Us Closer to Our Goals<\/h3>\n