As the holiday season approaches, polls show that Americans are experiencing higher levels of stress than normal. But what if gratitude holds the key to a different outlook?

The Monitor reached out to people whose jobs can be especially challenging: police officers, firefighters, and attorneys. What they told us might surprise you.

Jordan Rabani-Jenkins, an immigrant legal defense attorney in the Santa Barbara, California, area, says she manages the impact of competing pressures by journaling, spending time with loved ones, and most of all, expressing gratitude.

Why We Wrote This

Daily life or major events can dim the light of the holidays. Many Americans are saying that a focus on expressing gratitude can help people unlock the joy of the season.

When her work seems hopeless, she rem

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