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When forcing gratitude during vacation backfires

I'm supposed to be on this amazing adventure trip but I keep thinking about how I should be grateful and that's making me feel worse about feeling flat.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mandating emotional states creates resistance and shame rather than authentic appreciation.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined vacation?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.