61: The Science Behind the Power of Gratitude

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s topic is one that I know that I have had to remind myself about a lot lately as the craziness of the season is upon us – gratitude. While you likely have heard there are benefits to gratitude, I want to share with you the science behind it, and more importantly, offer some ideas about how to make sure you’re actually practicing it. Let’s face it, especially in a year like we have just been through, sometimes this critical practice falls through the cracks – let’s work together to get it back on track.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’ll begin by defining gratitude, highlight the difference between it and thankfulness, and then look at the many, many benefits it provides. Citing a number of studies, I’ll review the effects gratitude has upon the brain, physical health, anxiety, and relationships, and finish up with some action items for you including the challenge I’ve set for you all. I know that I really needed to revisit all this information about gratitude since I had let my practice slip in the last little while, and I can imagine that much the same may be true for you as well. In this traditionally most chaotic month of the undeniably most chaotic year, join me today to take a pause and let’s invigorate your gratitude practice so that you can enjoy its many benefits now that you need them most.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In an effort to support you even further in getting off to the best start possible in 2021, I’m also happy to announce again that I’m opening up a new cohort for my Ascend Mastermind that will start mid-January! If you’re a high achieving entrepreneur or high level professional who is ready to uplevel your health and well-being (mental, emotional, physical) while working towards your true professional and personal goals and also putting the overwhelm of 2020 in the rear view, then this Mastermind is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll get to strengthen your habits, get clear on what you want and be held account