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The Science of Gratitude and Happiness
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The receipt of gratitude and observing stories of other people receiving help, are powerful stimuli for the release of neurochemicals and activation of brain areas associated with happiness, feelings of wellbeing and pro-social behavior. Environment factors can affect the synthesis of happiness but personal circumstances can be buffered by opportunities made available through money.

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Expressing gratitude is a powerful stimulus for releasing neurochemicals associated with pro-social behaviors and happiness.
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Gratitude
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Expressing gratitude is a powerful stimulus for releasing neurochemicals associated with pro-social behaviors and happiness. Observing and reading stories of other people receiving help is also a significant stimulus for gratitude.

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The Science of Gratitude and Happiness
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Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness
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Huberman Lab
Money doesn't necessarily buy happiness but rather it can provide the opportunities for more happiness and buffer stress.
1:22:35 - 1:27:17 (04:42)
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Money and Happiness
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Money doesn't necessarily buy happiness but rather it can provide the opportunities for more happiness and buffer stress. Synthetic happiness is not easily accessible and we should not belittle the emotional fulfillment that comes with giving and receiving help.

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The Science of Gratitude and Happiness
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Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness
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Huberman Lab
Giving away more money to others from a bonus leads to greater happiness for employees, according to a recent study.
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Pro-Social Spending
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Giving away more money to others from a bonus leads to greater happiness for employees, according to a recent study.

Chapter
The Science of Gratitude and Happiness
Episode
Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness
Podcast
Huberman Lab