Focusing on the good

Restores peace

“This year, I’m a little worried about how to navigate not being with my loved ones during the holidays, which I’m sure is going to be hard for many people,” Gayle admits. But she’s learned a tried-and-true trick for restoring calm. “After Rachael Ray’s house burned down, I called to see how she was doing and she said, ‘It’s terrible, but I prefer to focus on what we have as opposed to what we don’t.’ So when I get a little down, I redirect to what I do have—and I find peace every time.”