The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
November 22, 2021 1h 24m 20 chapters
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0:00 Introduction: Gratitude Science & Surprises 1:50 Controlling Heart Rate with Story 9:11 Major, Long-Lasting Benefits of Gratitude Practice 12:25 Prosocial vs. Defensive Thinking, Behaviors, & Neural Circuits 17:55 Why We All Need an Effective Gratitude Practice 21:22 Neurochemistry & Neural Circuits of Gratitude 25:12 Prefrontal Cortex Set Context 30:11 Ineffective Gratitude Practices; Autonomic Variables 35:07 Key Features of Effective Gratitude Practices: Receiving Thanks & Story 42:38 Theory of Mind Is Key 45:50 Building Effective Gratitude Practices: Adopting Narratives, Duration 52:28 Narratives That Shift Brain-Body Circuits 56:21 You Can’t Lie About Liking Something; Reluctance In Giving 1:00:02 How Gratitude Changes Your Brain: Reduces Anxiety, Increases Motivation 1:03:00 5 Minutes (Is More Than Enough), 3X Weekly, Timing Each Day
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