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Charlotte Hilton Andersen is a health, lifestyle and fitness expert and teacher. She covers all things wellness for Reader’s Digest and The Healthy. With dual masters degrees in information technology and education, she has been a journalist for 17 years and is the author of The Great Fitness Experiment. She lives in Denver with her husband, five kids and three pets.

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7 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude in Your Everyday Life

The secret to happiness lies in being grateful. Follow these expert tips to learn how to practice gratitude every day.

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How to Define Your Non-Negotiables—and Get Others to Respect Them

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin shares the secret tool for living an authentic, happy life and accomplishing your dreams

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How to Start a Gratitude Journal for a More Meaningful Life

Daily gratitude journaling trains your brain, breaking vicious cycles of negative thoughts and providing physical and mental health benefits