The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
November 22, 2021 · 1 h 24 min · 20 chapters

Chapters
- 0:00Introduction: Gratitude Science & Surprises
- 1:50Controlling Heart Rate with Story
- 9:11Major, Long-Lasting Benefits of Gratitude Practice
- 12:25Prosocial vs. Defensive Thinking, Behaviors, & Neural Circuits
- 17:55Why We All Need an Effective Gratitude Practice
- 21:22Neurochemistry & Neural Circuits of Gratitude
- 25:12Prefrontal Cortex Set Context
- 30:11Ineffective Gratitude Practices; Autonomic Variables
- 35:07Key Features of Effective Gratitude Practices: Receiving Thanks & Story
- 42:38Theory of Mind Is Key
- 45:50Building Effective Gratitude Practices: Adopting Narratives, Duration
- 52:28Narratives That Shift Brain-Body Circuits
- 56:21You Can’t Lie About Liking Something; Reluctance In Giving
- 1:00:02How Gratitude Changes Your Brain: Reduces Anxiety, Increases Motivation
- 1:03:005 Minutes (Is More Than Enough), 3X Weekly, Timing Each Day
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