Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude
We all know the power of positive thinking. But did you know that the power of gratitude can change your life too? People who see the silver linings, count their blessings, and maintain perspective weather the ups and downs of life much better than those who bemoan their fates and focus on the negative.
Scientific research has proven that being thankful improves your health, your cognitive function and your relationships. And you can learn to be a thankful person — it doesn’t have to come naturally. At Chicken Soup for the Soul, we see stories all the time about people who have turned their lives around by actively practicing gratitude, by saying thanks, by filling in gratitude journals, and by stopping and thinking about their blessings, even on a bad day.
We’re looking for your stories and poems about how you used the power of gratitude to change your own life. You’ll help readers through your examples and your personal tips on how to use thankfulness. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is December 15, 2015.
Stories up to 1,200 words. Payment is $200 per accepted piece plus 10 free copies of the book.