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"The Modern Day Monk: A Recap of 'Think Like A Monk' by Jay Shetty" (Part 3)

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Sorry, it's been so long since I posted the last part. I was just too busy with my final exams and assignments of Semester 1. But now, I'm back, and it's time for the final instalment of... "The Modern Day Monk: A Recap of 'Think Like A Monk' by Jay Shetty"! https://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9781982134488/think-like-a-monk-9781982134488_hr.jpg The final section of this book is Give . After cleansing ourselves, figuring out our purpose, establishing a daily routine, focusing on our mind, and giving up our ego, we can now give back as our best selves by practicing gratitude , strengthening our relationships  with others, and using service every day. Chapter 9: Gratitude Gratitude has many benefits for your mental health In this chapter, Jay mentions a study where participants had to either keep a gratitude or stressor journal for a day. Compared to the group that had to write down what was irritating them, the group writing down what