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June 4, 2025 10 mins

What if one small habit could improve your sleep, boost your happiness, and help you navigate hard times with more resilience? 

In this episode we explore the science behind daily gratitude and why it's one of the most powerful tools for mental and emotional well-being. From real-life tips to brain-based benefits, you'll learn how to make gratitude a simple, sustainable part of your daily routine. 

Whether you're a skeptic or a seasoned gratitude journaler, this episode offers fresh insights and easy practices to help you shift your perspective and improve your overall mindset. 

What You’ll Learn: 

  • Why gratitude changes the brain (and how it activates dopamine and serotonin) 
  • The psychological and physical health benefits of daily gratitude 
  • 5 practical, real-life gratitude practices you can start today 
  • How to balance gratitude with life's challenges without feeling fake 
  • The surprising power of a simple thank-you text 

If you’re skeptical, I get it. But try it for a week. Start small. One sentence a day. One person thanked. One quiet moment of appreciation. It might surprise you how much it shifts your mindset. 

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Photo credit: Rebecca Lange Photography

Music credit: Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com (licensed under Creative Commons)

Production credit: Erin Schenke @ Emerald Support Services LLC.

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