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The Benefits of Gratitude
25:25 - 31:41 (06:16)
The practice of gratitude, such as keeping a gratitude journal or counting your blessings, can improve happiness by shifting focus from negativity to positivity. Negativity can bring down happiness levels, but complaining with friends or talking about problems can also lead to finding solutions.
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Counting your blessings every day, like writing a gratitude list or keeping a gratitude journal, can improve your overall health and well-being, from your immune system to the quality of your sleep.
25:25 - 27:42 (02:17)
Summary
Counting your blessings every day, like writing a gratitude list or keeping a gratitude journal, can improve your overall health and well-being, from your immune system to the quality of your sleep.
ChapterThe Benefits of Gratitude
Episode961 The 5 Keys to Long-Term Happiness and Prosperity with Dr. Laurie Santos
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The act of complaining or focusing on negative topics has been found to decrease one's happiness level.
27:42 - 29:10 (01:28)
Summary
The act of complaining or focusing on negative topics has been found to decrease one's happiness level. However, turning a complaint into problem-solving or shifting the conversation to positive topics can improve one's mood.
ChapterThe Benefits of Gratitude
Episode961 The 5 Keys to Long-Term Happiness and Prosperity with Dr. Laurie Santos
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Our physical health and mental health are intertwined, and things like exercise, sleep, and healthy eating can have a major impact on both.
29:10 - 31:41 (02:31)
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Our physical health and mental health are intertwined, and things like exercise, sleep, and healthy eating can have a major impact on both. Illnesses like eczema and other diseases can be caused by a breakdown in our immune system, which can be exacerbated by a "leaky gut" caused by poor diet.