In this Thanksgiving episode, we’re talking about an incredible superpower that deserves our attention and focus. Gratitude is something that is immediately available to all of us, and sometimes we need a friendly reminder of its impact and power. Join me to learn more about leveraging the benefits of the superpower of gratitude.

Show Highlights:

●    Gratitude expert, Robert Emmons, identifies two components of gratitude: affirmation of goodness and the recognition of the sources of goodness outside of ourselves

●    Why our focus often shifts to the division around us instead of the relationships in our lives for which we should be grateful

●    Science has made recent advancements in measuring the impact of gratitude on our brains, mental health, and overall well being

●    Benefits to practicing gratitude:

○    The brain is flooded with dopamine, giving a natural high that counters depression and anxiety

○    Emotions shift from negative to positive and build resilience to help us “bounce back” from trauma

○    Other benefits include higher self-esteem and better sleep

●    The 2012 University of Kentucky study showing that participants ranking higher on gratitude scales are less likely to seek revenge and more likely to be empathetic to others

●    A gratitude practice takes no special training or certification

●    Gratitude shares its benefits with both the giver and the receiver

●    Ideas for incorporating gratitude practice into daily life:

○    Keep a daily gratitude journal

○    Make charitable donations and/or volunteer your time

○    Tell others that you appreciate them

○    Write letters of appreciation

○    Have a daily trigger that helps you remember to express gratitude

○    Practice mindfulness and kindness to others

○    Release judgment

●    What are you thankful for today?

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