Welcome back to The Dang Good Show! I'm your host, Christine Dang, and in this episode, we're diving deep into the transformative power of gratitude. Titled "Cultivating Gratitude: A Mid-Year Reflection," we'll explore why gratitude is so important and how it can significantly enhance our well-being. I'll share personal stories, backed-up research, and practical steps to help you start your gratitude practice today. Whether it's through journaling, mindfulness, or finding the silver lining in tough situations, this episode will guide you on how to harness the power of gratitude to live a more fulfilled and joyful life. So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let's embark on this journey of gratitude together.

Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:01 Segment 1: Why Gratitude is Important
  • Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
  • How to increase and sustain positive emotion: The effects of expressing gratitude and visualizing best possible selves - University of California, Berkeley
• 02:05 Segment 2: How Gratitude Enhances Our Well-Being
  • The Neural Basis of Human Social Values: Evidence from Functional MRI
• 03:00 Segment 3: How to Practice Gratitude Starting Today
  • Why Gratitude Is Good by Dr. Robert Emmons
• 06:10 Segment 4: Personal Story 1
• 07:21 Segment 5: Personal Story 2
• 08:31 Conclusion

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