Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert A Emmons

It's Friday and we have a quick-fire practise to celebrate your week and amplify your gratitude. This tip comes from Professor Robert A. Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude. If it's good enough for a gratitude scientist, it's good enough for us! LINKS  Watch ‘Gratitude: The Most Powerful Practice You're Not Doing' from Marie Forleo on Youtube Read more from Robert A. Emmons, PH.D. at the Greater Good Magazine Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I want to start off this show about gratitude with gratitude for YOU. Holidays can be a super stressful time. I'm recording this before Thanksgiving, but if you listen to this podcast ON Thanksgiving itself, I will be hosting 10 family members for Thanksgiving. First of all, what exactly IS gratitude? Even though we kind of instinctively KNOW what gratitude is, it can be hard to put into words. Is it an emotion? A feeling? A practice? A virtue? All of the above? The definition of gratitude is “the state of being grateful : THANKFULNESS.” And thankfulness is defined as “the state of being conscious of benefit received.” Psychologists Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California, Davis and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the University of Miami define gratitude as a two-step process: 1) “recognizing that one has obtained a positive outcome” and 2) “recognizing that there is an external source for this positive outcome.” Gratitude is an amazing practice because it helps us focus on the GOOD that is happening in our lives, whether that is big or small. It can also be a time to realize that the goodness is coming from a higher power, from God. It's reassuring realizing that there is someone out there bigger than ourselves who is working for our good. Where did gratitude come from? According to a White Paper on Gratitude called “The Science of Gratitude” from the University of Berkley, some scientists suggest that gratitude may have evolved as a mechanism to drive reciprocal altruism, thereby turning strangers into friends and allies who are more likely to help one another. What are the benefits of gratitude? According to Harvard Medical School, Positive Psychology research shows that gratitude is consistently shown to be strongly related with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. I want to share a few studies on gratitude to further prove the overwhelming benefits of gratitude. In the first study called “Counting Blessings versus Burdens”, two psychologists, Dr. Robert A. Emmons and Dr. Michael E. McCullough they asked all participants to write a few sentences each week. One group wrote about things they were grateful for that had occurred during the week. A second group wrote about daily irritations or things that had displeased them, and the third wrote about events that had affected them (with no emphasis on them being positive or negative). After 10 weeks, those who wrote about gratitude were more optimistic and felt better about their lives. Surprisingly, they also exercised more and had fewer visits to physicians than those who focused on sources of aggravation. Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, tested the impact of various positive psychology interventions on 411 people, each compared with a control assignment of writing about early memories. “When their week's assignment was to write and personally deliver a letter of gratitude to someone who had never been properly thanked for his or her kindness, participants immediately exhibited a huge increase in happiness scores. This impact was greater than that from any other intervention, with benefits lasting for a month.” Research on how gratitude affects the heart is limited, but it suggests a correlation between positive psychological attributes, such as gratitude, with improved outcomes in cardiac patients. The positive effects of gratitude can be physically seen on brain imaging. Areas of the brain associated with emotional regulation and mental calmness were more active when participants were instructed in a gratitude meditation. Start Practicing Gratitude Today If you've never started a gratitude practice, now is a great time! You can practice gratitude about past experiences, things that are currently happening in your life, and staying hopeful and grateful for the future. Here are some ways to start practicing gratitude: If today is Thanksgiving and you're around your extended family, take this time to each share one thing you're grateful for. This can be a special way to feel closer together as a family. Get a separate journal or pad of paper that is dedicated exclusively to your gratitude practice. At the same time every day, maybe as you wake up each morning or before you go to bed, write down three things you're grateful for. They can be super tiny or huge celebrations. It's culturally encouraged to give thanks before meals! Remember to either say a prayer of gratitude or if you're not religious, you can practice a moment of gratitude to all the hands that went into growing and making your food. This moment can actually help you calm down and enter into a parasympathetic state, which also aids in digestion! Practice the art of writing thank you notes! You might be accustomed to writing thank you notes for gifts, but you can expand that practice to kind notes that don't need a reason. This has shown to benefit both the giver and receiver. If you're not a letter writer, you could also say thank you with a phone call or text. Write down your thankful thoughts on small pieces of paper, and put them in a jar. Then go back and read them when you're feeling. Practice gratitude around the dinner table. Have each person in your family share one thing they are grateful for that day! Supporting Resources: Counting Blessings versus Burdens: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/pdfs/GratitudePDFs/6Emmons-BlessingsBurdens.pdf “The Science of Gratitude” from the University of Berkley: https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Gratitude-FINAL.pdf Effects of gratitude meditation on neural network functional connectivity and brain-heart coupling: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506019/ Positive psychological attributes and cardiac outcomes: associations, mechanisms, and interventions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22748749/  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

How to Deal with Trials and Temptations | Sunday Message Greg Laurie gives us guidance on overcoming trials that come our way from James 1. Pastor Greg Laurie begins a new series in the book of James called Walk this Way with a message titled “How to Deal With Trials and Temptations.”  We all go through unique trials and temptations. In fact, it is a good sign that you are walking in the right direction. It is through the toughest trials and temptations that we learn the most and can become healthier, better followers of Jesus Christ.  Listen in for good encouragement! Notes God allows trials to strengthen us because He wants to use us! What Jesus is saying is, “Satan will not be able to stop you!” The Epistle of James is for suffering people. James and the family did not believe in Jesus until His resurrection. 1. Living a perfect Christian life will not convince some people. The resurrection of Jesus turned James around.  2. Make a choice to rejoice when you go through trials. “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” —James 1:2 The more we rejoice in our testings, the more we realize they are not liabilities but privileges. They are ultimately helpful, not harmful; no matter how severe they may appear. Job gave thanks. It is very easy to only want to give thanks when we feel like it, but according to Scripture, it is something the believer is to do regardless of circumstances. “Gratitude reduces toxic emotions ranging from envy and frustration and reduces depression, and actually increases happiness.” —Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. Thankful people are happy people! 3. Trials happen to make us stronger in every way.  In Greek, “The testing of your faith produces ‘patience'” actually translates to, “toughness,” or “fortitude.” Trials are like God's gym, where we are broken down to be built up. God has a purpose for every trial. Spiritual strength will come through trials. Jesus would come in His time and in His way because of His love! Jesus delayed His arrival so He could bring greater glory to His name. Jesus loves us and wants to be glorified through our lives. Two words stand out against Paul's travesty of tragedy: “Nevertheless God!” 4. It is through trials that we learn great wisdom.  Through knowledge, we have learned how to travel faster than sound, but we show our lack of wisdom by going faster in the wrong direction! 5. God will enable us to endure and get through times of temptation.  Where does temptation come from? Answer: We play a key role in our own temptation by giving Satan our cooperation. Where there is no desire on our part, then there is no temptation. The temptation itself. You are now under its power and are enjoying the experience. You are now almost hooked. “Drawn away by his own desires and is enticed.” —James 1:14 The lethal effects of sin kick in. “And sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” —James 1:15  Temptation often comes after great times of blessing! We will go through times of trial. We need to make the choice to rejoice in times of trial.  God will guide you and give you the wisdom you need. Temptations will come, but there is always a way out! Jesus suffered and died for your sin, so you can be forgiven! Scripture Referenced John 7:5 1 Corinthians 15:4, 7 Job 1:21 Hebrews 12:11 Romans 5:3  John 11:4–7 2 Corinthians 7:5–6 --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Deal with Trials and Temptations | Sunday Message Greg Laurie gives us guidance on overcoming trials that come our way from James 1. Pastor Greg Laurie begins a new series in the book of James called Walk this Way with a message titled “How to Deal With Trials and Temptations.”  We all go through unique trials and temptations. In fact, it is a good sign that you are walking in the right direction. It is through the toughest trials and temptations that we learn the most and can become healthier, better followers of Jesus Christ.  Listen in for good encouragement! Notes God allows trials to strengthen us because He wants to use us! What Jesus is saying is, “Satan will not be able to stop you!” The Epistle of James is for suffering people. James and the family did not believe in Jesus until His resurrection. 1. Living a perfect Christian life will not convince some people. The resurrection of Jesus turned James around.  2. Make a choice to rejoice when you go through trials. “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” —James 1:2 The more we rejoice in our testings, the more we realize they are not liabilities but privileges. They are ultimately helpful, not harmful; no matter how severe they may appear. Job gave thanks. It is very easy to only want to give thanks when we feel like it, but according to Scripture, it is something the believer is to do regardless of circumstances. “Gratitude reduces toxic emotions ranging from envy and frustration and reduces depression, and actually increases happiness.” —Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. Thankful people are happy people! 3. Trials happen to make us stronger in every way.  In Greek, “The testing of your faith produces ‘patience'” actually translates to, “toughness,” or “fortitude.” Trials are like God's gym, where we are broken down to be built up. God has a purpose for every trial. Spiritual strength will come through trials. Jesus would come in His time and in His way because of His love! Jesus delayed His arrival so He could bring greater glory to His name. Jesus loves us and wants to be glorified through our lives. Two words stand out against Paul's travesty of tragedy: “Nevertheless God!” 4. It is through trials that we learn great wisdom.  Through knowledge, we have learned how to travel faster than sound, but we show our lack of wisdom by going faster in the wrong direction! 5. God will enable us to endure and get through times of temptation.  Where does temptation come from? Answer: We play a key role in our own temptation by giving Satan our cooperation. Where there is no desire on our part, then there is no temptation. The temptation itself. You are now under its power and are enjoying the experience. You are now almost hooked. “Drawn away by his own desires and is enticed.” —James 1:14 The lethal effects of sin kick in. “And sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” —James 1:15  Temptation often comes after great times of blessing! We will go through times of trial. We need to make the choice to rejoice in times of trial.  God will guide you and give you the wisdom you need. Temptations will come, but there is always a way out! Jesus suffered and died for your sin, so you can be forgiven! Scripture Referenced John 7:5 1 Corinthians 15:4, 7 Job 1:21 Hebrews 12:11 Romans 5:3  John 11:4–7 2 Corinthians 7:5–6 --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday and we have a quick-fire practise to celebrate your week and amplify your gratitude. This tip comes from Professor Robert A. Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude. If it's good enough for a gratitude scientist, it's good enough for us! LINKS  Watch ‘Gratitude: The Most Powerful Practice You're Not Doing' from Marie Forleo on Youtube Read more from Robert A. Emmons, PH.D. at the Greater Good Magazine Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gratitude and resilience, are they connected at all? And if so how? In Anna Stando's words: resilience is the ability to bounce back from negative experiences without ignoring the negative. Anna Stando gives us insight into many different aspects of a gratitude practice including the connection to resilience. She explains how a gratitude practice builds a psychological immune system and provides you with some kind of cushion on which you can fall when things get rough, i.e. bouncing back. So, gratitude makes you more resilient, hence you can handle all kinds of stress in a better way. This is helping a lot in understanding why establishing a gratitude practice in our life can be enormously powerful. As constituting such a practice is not easy at all, Anna gives us some tips on how to start it. Anna is the Founder of ‘My Gratitude Challenge', a 28-day program that helps you to develop a more grateful mindset and build resilience. She is also an enthusiastic advocate of gender equality and social inclusion, actively involved in initiatives that drive this agenda forward. She is a Relations Manager at Advance – Gender Equality in Business, a Board Member at Capacity – an organization that supports refugees and migrants who would like to build their businesses in Switzerland – and a co-leader of Lean In Switzerland – a vibrant network of businesswomen. Anna is a speaker, guest lecturer, frequent podcast guest, and writer on the topics of overcoming adversity, gratitude, gender equality, and diversity and inclusion. ________________________________________ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex Kind: https://amzn.to/3KP76ly How to be an Inclusive Leader by Jennifer Brown: https://amzn.to/3KBrdU4 Chillpreneur by Denise Duffield-Thomas: https://amzn.to/3sayWC7 Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make you Happier by Robert A. Emmons: https://amzn.to/3Fc0cWe My Gratitude Challenge: https://mygratitudechallenge.com/ Episode 36 | My Daily Morning Gratitude & Manifestation Practice: https://andrinatisi.com/episode-036/ ________________________________________ LINKS TO ANNA Website: www.mygratitudechallenge.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my.gratitude.challenge/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/my-gratitude-challenge WeAdvance: https://weadvance.ch/ Lean In: https://www.leaninswitzerland.org/ Capacity: https://www.capacityzurich.ch/de/ ________________________________________ CONNECT WITH ME Website: www.andrinatisi.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrinatisi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrinatisiLIFECURATION

Yes we’re a podcast all about positivity but it’s also important to acknowledge the facts: Nobody saw 2021 coming! You might be SUPER happy to put 2021 behind you, but it’s also important to celebrate and be grateful. We’ve got a handful of gratitude reminders to help make the last night of the year a hopeful, chill, and bloody lovely one. LINKS ‘Giving thanks can make you happier’ from Harvard Health. ‘How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times’ by Robert A. Emmons. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy.Executive Producer: Elise Cooper.Editor: Adrian Walton. Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gratitude has the power to impact your life and help you feel more peaceful throughout the day as you tackle the challenges of motherhood! Listen in to find out how!For more reading on the 21 days of gratitude, check out the book by Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D titled "Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier."For more visit www.kallamind.com  Are you in need of support from me and other moms navigating motherhood through all the highs and the lows? Then make sure to join our private facebook group today and start building wonderful and supportive connections with likeminded moms like you! Join today!Ready to build your very own mommy self-care ritual? Sign-up to receive my very own Self-Care Ritual Checklist that has helped me keep my sanity during the toughest moments of motherhood. Grab your copy now!For more information and resources, and to sign up for the weekly newsletter click here!For questions and thoughts on motherhood topics you would want to learn more about, email me at kmcommunity@kallamind.com.Music Credits: Flybird Audio Jazz by Jamendo MusicDisclaimer: The information and content provided on this site is strictly for educational purposes. You should not rely on this information as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your medical provider before engaging in any physical activity that may be contraindicated to your health. If you need medical advice, research and consult w...

Did you know that there is crucial component of mental, psychological, and social health that is often overlooked[i] and that “Gratitude is a mindset that activates your prefrontal cortex and sets the context for your experience such that you can derive tremendous health benefits?”[ii] Dr. Andrew Huberman On this episode you will learn: ✔︎  Why your gratitude practice might be outdated, like mine, without brain-science in mind. ✔︎  The physical, psychological and social benefits of an effective gratitude practice. ✔︎  The most effective way to practice gratitude, with your brain in mind. ✔︎  5 STEPS for an effective Gratitude Practice that will help you tap into the mental, psychological and social benefits.  If you are like me and have a gratitude journal that sits on your desk, and you might have heard of the many health benefits that being grateful can have on you and your life, but you aren't really sure if your gratitude practice is truly an effective one—then, this Brain Fact Friday is for you. Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast for EPISODE #181 on “The Ingredients of an Effective Gratitude Practice.”  I'm Andrea Samadi, author, and educator from Toronto, Canada, now in Arizona, and like many of you listening, have been fascinated with learning and understanding the science behind high performance strategies that we can use to improve our own productivity in our schools, our sports, and workplace environments. We can achieve outstanding and predictable outcomes with whatever it is we are working towards, when we act intentionally, with our brain in mind. For those of us in the United States, we are approaching Thanksgiving, where we traditionally think of what we are grateful for. I know our Canadian listeners have had this holiday last month, as I watched friends and family celebrate, but I always wonder why there is just one holiday that puts an emphasis on practicing gratitude, especially when there are so many studies that show the clear benefits that gratitude has on our life. You can see for yourself. Go to www.pubmed.gov and type in the word gratitude and fMRI and you will see many recent studies that show how “gratitude leads to benefits for both mental health and interpersonal relationships”[iii] and when you look at the researchers immersed in this work, you will see University Professor and Chair in Neuroscience, Antonio Damasio's[iv] name come up often with his contributions to the understanding of brain processes that underlie emotions, feelings, decision-making and consciousness, in addition to his work with gratitude. I'm sure those of you listening to this podcast would know that gratitude is good for your brain, and if you dig deeper into it, you would have discovered that “scientifically speaking, regular grateful thinking can increase happiness by as much as 25%, while keeping a gratitude journal for as little as three weeks results in better sleep and more energy.”[v] But as I dug deeper into the research behind this episode, I started to see there was much more to creating the benefits of a gratitude practice when you dive into the Science of Gratitude like the impressive and respected podcaster, Dr. Andrew Huberman[vi] who covered this topic on his podcast this week. I highly suggest listening to his podcast, where I had many AHA Moments, for a thorough look at the why gratitude has such a profound impact on our health and well-being. Then I came across professor of psychology, at the University of CA, who has studied more than one thousand people, from ages eight to 80, and found that people who practice gratitude consistently report a host of benefit that go far beyond helping us to be happier and well rested. Robert Emmons, a leader in the positive psychology movement, editor in chief of the Journal of Positive Psychology and Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, is the author of over 200 original publications in peer‑reviewed journals and has written eight books, including The Psychology of Gratitude (Oxford University Press), Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier (Houghton-Mifflin), Gratitude Works! A Twenty-One Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity (Jossey-Bass) and The Little Book of Gratitude (Hachette). Robert Emmons' research focuses on the psychology of gratitude and how gratitude is related to optimal human functioning, improved health and overall life happiness. His research that began with college students, found that those who kept a gratitude journal for 3 weeks had the following benefits Physical Benefits Stronger immune systems Less bothered by aches and pains Lower blood pressure Exercise more and take better care of their health Sleep longer and feel more refreshed upon waking Psychological Benefits Higher levels of positive emotions More alert, alive, and awake More joy and pleasure More optimism and happiness Social Benefits More helpful, generous, and compassionate More forgiving More outgoing Feel less lonely and isolated.[vii]   DOES A GRATITUDE JOURNAL OR LIST REALLY WORK? I've had a gratitude journal on my desk since October 5th, 2008 and this journal is hard covered, with an Introduction to Gratitude by Jack Canfield[viii].  I remember joining a training class that Jack was teaching, and he used this practice as a part of creating a positive future, by keeping your mind focused on what you were grateful for, with this journal. So I bought one, and have used it since then (not daily but often enough I can open it up and get a pretty good idea of what made me happy at a certain time in my life. I remember when I first started this practice, I was working for a corporation that was going through some difficult times, and I was always looking for new ideas to infuse happiness and optimism into our work life. I shared the ideas with the importance of looking at the positive side of things with my teammates, and writing out everything we were grateful for on a daily basis, since I knew there were benefits to doing this. Fast forward to 2014, when I first began learning about the brain, and wrote the Level Up book, if you attended one of my presentations, you would have received a notepad where you could write your Daily Gratitude List when you sat down to hear my presentation. Is There a Better Way? So what's wrong with a gratitude journal or list? I didn't know there was anything wrong with this method until this week when I listened to Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast on “Gratitude.” Dr. Huberman did mention that some researchers like Kelly McGonigal[ix] have done some incredible work with students around this topic, and I if I think about it, EPISODE #109 on “The Reticular Activating System”[x]  that explains why writing out what we are grateful for is not too far off the mark when we understand that there is a part of the brain, our Reticular Activating System[xi] which is a filter that helps you to focus on what's important to you.  When we write our list of what's important to us, or if we are writing things that inspire us, this practice will keep our mind away from thinking of the negatives in our life, or our defensive brain circuits, helping us to lean towards a more positive way of thinking. HAVE I BEEN DOING IT WRONG FOR THE PAST 13 YEARS? But what was I missing? What did I not understand until I wrote this episode about creating an effective gratitude practice? Dr. Huberman's podcast explained the missing link of what I've been doing wrong the past 13 years with my gratitude practice, with ideas for improvement. If you want the deep dive explanation, I highly recommend listening to his most recent episode on gratitude. Here's what I learned: DID YOU KNOW THAT “we have pro-social circuits in our brain that are designed to bring us closer to ourselves, others and things (like our pets and certain foods) or anything that we want to be closer to and want more of? They actually reduce defensive circuits that involve areas of the brain and body associated with freezing or backing up, when these pro-social circuits are activated?” (Dr. Andrew Huberman) Dr. Huberman went on to explain the positive psychology movement where Robert Emmons' research comes in, and that there are parallel universes (happiness/unhappiness) where positive psychology urges us towards practices that tap into our neuro-circuits for happiness, away from sadness. I think of the speaker I worked with in the late 1990s, Bob Proctor[xii], who was always pointing us towards possibility thinking to find solutions to problems and away from the negative thinking of lack and limitation. This is much like what Dr. Huberman was saying exists with neuroscience, as our brain has these parallel circuits—the pro-social circuit that brings us closer to others, and the defensive circuit that backs us away, and is designed to keep us safe. What's important for us to all know is that gratitude is an important tool that leans us towards these pro-social circuits and all of the benefits associated with them so that they become dominant in our mindset and with regular practice, we will default towards this way of thinking. This is when the true power of a gratitude practice comes into play. When you are faced with a challenge in your life, where would you prefer to go with your default reaction to this challenge? To the defensive circuits that our brain has wired to keep us safe where we freeze and back away from the challenge, or to the pro-social circuit where we look for solutions to our problem that brings some sort of understanding, allowing us to move closer to others, and therefore experience the mental, psychological, and social health benefits. I'm sure you'll agree with me with the choice to take the pro-social circuit for learning, growth and the health benefits any day, over the defensive circuit. WHAT ELSE? It was Antonio Damasio who we mentioned earlier, who discovered that these pro-social and gratitude circuits are activated when we feel resonance with another. This can be explained with an understanding of Theory of Mind that we covered on EPISODE #46[xiii] where we are able to experience the mind of another, knowing how another person feels, and Damasio found strong links in the Prefrontal Cortex with ToM that will lift our gratitude and pro-social circuits. BUILDING A GRATITUDE PRACTICE WITH YOUR BRAIN IN MIND The way I learned my gratitude practice from Jack Canfield in 2008 was missing some key ingredients and this is precisely why I host this podcast. These episodes are not just for you, the listener, but I'm learning and growing as well. If I hadn't of chosen this topic this week, and tuned into Dr. Huberman's podcast, I would have moved into another year of practicing gratitude without my brain in mind.  I would never have known that the old way “is not particularly effective in shifting your neuro-circuitry, neurochemistry, or the circuits in your body towards enhanced activation of your PFC, or enhanced activation of these pro-social circuits” (Huberman) and would have been missing out on the myriad of health benefits. WHAT'S A BETTER WAY TO PRACTICE GRATITUDE? Think of how gratitude activates your prefrontal cortex and sets the context for your experience so that you can gain access to those health benefits that Robert Emmons discovered with his research. Dr. Andrew Huberman affirmed that “a gratitude practice is not wishy washy…and that the neurochemical, anti-inflammatory and the neural circuit mechanisms that gratitude evokes are equally as important as potent forms of intervention like HIIT (high intensity interval training) and can steer your mental and physical health in positive directions, and that those effects are very long-lasting.”[xiv] The most effective way to do this, and shift your pro-social circuits towards these health benefits is when you are able to put yourself into the mindset of another (ToM or the ability to attribute or understand the experience of another, without actually experiencing it), is one way to do this by giving gratitude to another, but we can't just sit around and wait for others to tell us how grateful they are for us, so Dr. Huberman suggests a way that we can recreate this experience. This shift will take some thought on your part, as you shift from the old way (writing out everything that made your day) to now thinking about how someone else's story, made THEIR day, and impacted you.  It's a distinct shift, and will take some practice.   Here's How to Do This: To fully activate these gratitude circuits, one must be able to put themselves in the mindset of another person who is “receiving” (Dr. Huberman) gratitude, not just write out what you are randomly grateful for.   STEP 1: THINK OF A MEANINGFUL STORY THAT INSPIRES YOU, THAT YOU REPEAT OVER AND OVER AGAIN: Think of a story that is powerful to you, or inspired you in some way, where a person overcame a struggle. The person receives genuine gratitude for the work they did in this process.  This could be you, or someone else who has received gratitude for overcoming a struggle or challenge. STEP 2: ACTIVATE YOUR GRATITUDE AND PRO-SOCIAL CIRCUITS AS YOU JOT DOWN SOME NOTES that go along with your story. As you are doing this activity, for just 1-3 minutes/day, think about how you are activating the pro-social circuits in your brain that will tip you towards physical, psychological, and social wellbeing.   Think of the STRUGGLE/WHAT HELP WAS RECEIVED/AND THE IMPACT THAT OVERCOMING THE STRUGGLE HAS HAD ON YOU. I took one of my GRATITUDE notepads and wrote these tips at the top of the page. STRUGGLE/HELP and IMPACT. Then I picked a story that moved me that I will repeat as I my build my gratitude practice with my brain in mind. STEP 3: THINK ABOUT HOW THIS STORY OF STRUGGLE IMPACTED YOU EMOTIONALLY? Using ToM (feeling resonance, empathy, or even sympathy with the person). Think of how the person who experienced the struggle felt as they overcame their challenges. How does this make YOU feel? Imagine your gratitude circuits lighting up in your PFC as you are doing this. STEP 4: REPEAT this same story again for 1-3 min/day (3x/week) and with each time you activate your neural circuits, it will become easier each time, and won't require as much effort. Essentially you are training your brain to look for the lessons learned from overcoming struggle, and the impact that this has on you emotionally. Did it inspire you to work harder, keep going, try something new? What did you learn from watching someone else overcome their struggle?   STEP 5: BE CONSISTENT with your gratitude practice. During my interview with Sun Sachs[xv], the CEO of Rewire Fitness, he talked about the fact that the brain training component of the app only needed 3 times a week to generate the benefits.  Keep your Gratitude Story Notes somewhere you can quickly glance at them, (either on a notepad on your desk, or on your phone) and look at them 3 times/week. REVIEW To review this week's Brain Fact Friday, DID YOU KNOW THAT there is a crucial component of mental, psychological, and social health that is often overlooked?[xvi]  Even with a gratitude journal on my desk for the past 13 years, I know that gratitude is a practice that could be improved, but until this week, I didn't know exactly how to refine my gratitude practice. I'm only on day 2 of looking at my Gratitude Story Notes, and know it will become easier with time and practice, and truly am grateful to have learned this new way of practicing gratitude from Dr. Huberman, and hope that you find it useful as well. For those celebrating Thanksgiving this week in the US, see if you can put this new gratitude activity into practice and tell a story over the holidays using the STRUGGLE/HELP/IMPACT Model, and activate those pro-social circuits with those around you. Then, my challenge is to continue this practice, and make it a habit, so that you not only recognize the lessons learned from those who overcome struggle and adversity, but that you let others know when they have inspired you with their story, lighting up their brain, and providing them with the health benefits that research shows are possible when we offer genuine gratitude to others. Happy Thanksgiving for those in the US, and for everyone tuning in, I'm grateful that you have taken the time to join me. See you next week. FOLLOW ANDREA SAMADI:  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreaSamadi   Website https://www.achieveit360.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samadi/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Achieveit360com   Neuroscience Meets SEL Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2975814899101697   Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreasamadi   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreasamadi/  REFERENCES: [i] Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. Published November 1, 2008 https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Practicing-Gratitude-Make-Happier/dp/0547085737 [ii] Huberman Lab Podcast with Dr. Andrew Huberman “The Science of Gratitude and How to Build a Gratitude Practice” https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice/ [iii] Neural Correlates of Gratitude Published Sept. 30, 2015 by Glenn R Fox, Jonas Kaplan, Hanna Damasio, Antonio Damasio https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26483740/ [iv] Antonio Damasio https://dornsife.usc.edu/cf/faculty-and-staff/faculty.cfm?pid=1008328 [v] Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. Published November 1, 2008 https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Practicing-Gratitude-Make-Happier/dp/0547085737 [vi] Huberman Lab Podcast with Dr. Andrew Huberman “The Science of Gratitude and How to Build a Gratitude Practice” https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice/ [vii] Why Gratitude is Good by Robert Emmons Published November 16, 2010 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_gratitude_is_good [viii] Gratitude Journal by Jack Canfield and D.D. Watkins Published December 4, 2007 https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Daily-Journal-Jack-Canfield/dp/0757307108 [ix] Kelly McGonigal on Gratitude http://kellymcgonigal.com/gratitude [x] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #109 on “Activating the Reticular Activating System to Set Your Intent and Achieve It”[x]https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-using-the-reticular-activating-system-to-set-your-intent-and-achieve-it/ [xi] What is the Reticular Activating System May 2013  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCnfAzAIhVw [xii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #66 on “Expanding Your Awareness with a Deep Dive into the Most Important Concepts Learned from Bob Proctor Seminars” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/expanding-your-awareness-with-a-deep-dive-into-bob-proctors-most-powerful-seminars/ [xiii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #46 “As Close to Mind Reading as Brain Science Gets, Using Theory of Mind in Your Daily Life”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/as-close-to-mind-reading-as-brain-science-gets-developing-and-using-theory-of-mind-in-your-daily-life/ [xiv] Huberman Lab Podcast with Dr. Andrew Huberman “The Science of Gratitude and How to Build a Gratitude Practice” https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice/ (12:20) [xv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #179 with Sun Sachs from Rewire Fitness https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/sun-sachs-ceo-of-rewire-fitness-on-their-first-to-market-neuro-performance-mobile-app-for-athletes/ [xvi] Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. Published November 1, 2008 https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Practicing-Gratitude-Make-Happier/dp/0547085737

According to Robert A. Emmons, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, gratitude heals, energizes and transforms lives. Boyd looks at some of his findings after years of studying gratitude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Masters of Community, we speak with Tiffany Oda, Director of Community Operations at Venafi. Her passion for organization and project management began in school, which she later chose to pursue as a career. With roles in customer support with community engagement, she realized her strengths and weaknesses. As the Senior Programs Manager at Salesforce for the Trailblazer program, she used her organization and process management skills to work internally with community operations. This way, she wasn't dealing with actual community members. In this podcast episode, she defines this relatively new community operations manager role, such as what the role entails and the line of communication. She also discusses how building a business case to hire an additional Salesforce developer helped her. With this extra pair of hands, she created and implemented a complex reimbursement process and community leader application program at Salesforce. Now that the pandemic is beginning to ease, Tiffany touches upon the need and thought-process behind creating a mixed community that brings people who actively participate in the online community into the real world. Apart from this, there are great tips and discussions in the episode about setting goals as a community ops manager and creating cohesive community experiences across multiple platforms. Tiffany also shares her advice on planning a community roadmap from a community operations perspective. Who is this episode for?: Community Managers who want to strengthen their operations management and project management skills. 3 key takeaways: 1. Community Operation Management: The community ops manager finds gaps in community management processes and develops plans to improve or fix these identified issues. They use comprehensively planned workflows, templates, and tools to empower enterprise-scale community processes. 2. Setting Goals as a Community Ops Manager: Time and money savings goals are the most important for making a business case stronger. On-time delivery, delays, and subjective/objective feedback from community managers and members are also taken into account to set community ops goals. Your processes should enable your community team to spend their extra time performing community management tasks rather than managing these tools. These goals will change depending on what stage your community is at. 3. Creating a more cohesive community experience: Having platform-specific metrics for a multi-platform community helps the community ops manager understand the most popular platforms. If and when the need arises they are then able to direct members to those platforms. Creating and communicating solid, well-documented community setup processes helps integrate unofficial communities into the fold. Create a business case to request additional resources in a function that you are not great or efficient in. Document process metrics, community feedback, and other data as you execute the current “stripped down” version of your plan. Use it to draw future projections that will help make your business case for process optimization stronger. Notable Quotes: 1. “They think at the end of the day with leadership, … they don't necessarily either understand the potential benefit from it or because the community is still nascent, a lot of people still don't quite understand, creating that business case to justify the value and presenting that was actually how I got my resource and it wound up being so good because we build so many tools together” 2. “Also from my standpoint, it was. looking at things that are not necessarily community management driven. So - for example - with reimbursements, spotting trends of maybe some suspicious activity going or, oh, this group is actually just submitting a reimbursement for the top dollar amount, that's possible every single time, why are they spending so much money every month or something like that, where it might not be super apparent” 3. “If, for example, there's an unofficial group, not only do you not necessarily have control [of] what happens in there, but you don't know if they're not officially onboarded to them. They could go years of being in the community without even realizing,..that's not what you want to hear. So yeah, that's a challenge“ Rapid-fire question answers: 1. What's your favorite book to recommend to others? “Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier” by Robert A Emmons. 2. What's the go-to community engagement, tactic, or conversation starter that you like to use in your communities? Simply talking and being curious about their work. 3. Have you ever worn socks with sandals? Only as a means to an end but not an intentional fashion. 4. Who in the world of the community would you most like to take out for lunch? David Spinks, Rich Millington, and Elizabeth Kinsey (from Slack). 5. If you could give one piece of advice to all new community managers, what would it be? Think about community members and their experience first, since they will be directly impacted by your work as Community Operations Manager. 6. What's the proudest moment of your career? Getting a job at Salesforce and living in San Francisco. 7. Weirdest community you've been a part of? A World of Warcraft Community in college. 8. What's the question I didn't ask you that I should have? My pet peeve. I hate the word automagically because it doesn't convey the amount of effort it takes behind planning automation. 9. If you were to find yourself on your deathbed today, and you had to condense all of your life lessons into one Twitter size piece of advice on how to live, what would that advice be? A combination of “Hakuna Matata” and “embrace the chaos.”

Un-package how Gratitude, Appreciation and Kindness can help us all navigate this complex and challenging holiday season of 2020. 2020 is an unprecedented holiday season. COVID-19 has taken over the world landscape and changed lives forever. I just put up a 12 x 14 Canvas wall tent in my backyard. I filled it will pillows, blankets and heaters.  It is freezing here, but the tent will make a few visits with those in our pod possible during the winter months. The tent has two large mesh doors and two mesh windows on the sides.  There is enough room, fresh air and secure measures in place to have a select few visit to share this space safely with us.  I am grateful that we have a strategy for when the COVID lock-down lifts again, allowing for safe connection. We are now hovering around 2,500 to 3,000 live listeners for each show and I am grateful for your interest in our conversations and willingness to participate.  I love your questions, comments and feedback.  It has been a wonderful gift. One gift back to our community is FREE access to the complete "Trauma Recovery NOW!" audio program.  Find at: Bear Psychology Podcast on Apple Podcasts Bear Psychology Podcast Blog & Radio Show – Trauma Practice What Is PTSD – YouTube The remarkable Brother David Steindl-Rast (Author, Interfaith Monk) explains in his Ted Talk that, "we all know people who have lots of misfortune, misfortune that we ourselves would not want to have, and they are deeply happy.  They radiate happiness ... because they are grateful".  David explains that, "it is not happiness that makes us grateful.  It's gratefulness that makes us happy".  He goes on to help us recognize what gratefulness is and how it works.  He explains that when something truly meaningful is given without expectation that "then gratefulness spontaneously rises in my heart, happiness spontaneously rises in my heart.  That's how gratefulness happens." Brother David, beautifully explains "Grateful living" (https://bit.ly/3oG3qI8 at minutes 3:23). Brother David's teachings can be found at: https://gratefulness.org/ https://www.drjohnaking.com/shop/
code s2s for 20% discount Dr. Robert A. Emmons (University of California) is a leading scientific expert on gratitude. His work focuses on research and practices for establishing this important skill. His book "Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude can Make you Happier" and "Gratitude Works! A 21-day program for creating emotional prosperity" are resources we want to consider during these challenging times. Dr. Emmons book "Thanks!" Is the first major study of gratitude that illustrates how "wanting what we have" can measurably change peoples lives. In Emmons work, he explains both how gratitude can help us function better in work and life as well as myths related to gratitude (including the myth that gratitude is not possible when facing adversity).   His talk on gratitude is both uplifting and surprising. https://youtu.be/Cl5i1skE3vg?t=20 Connected with the idea of gratitude for what is freely given (based on Brother David's work) is those that are willing to be kind in their giving to others.  The research on kindness, demonstrates a sense of well-being that springs from kindness to others, particularly rich in spontaneous acts (i.e., helping someone up in a moment of need, driving an injured friend to hospital, dropping off a meal to a neighbor, helping someone who is lost safely find their way). https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2020/09/doing-good-boosts-health Links & Resources: Leasing your comfort Zone from Positive Psychology: https://bit.ly/3qJmZRo Gratefulness as the route to Happiness with Brother David Steindl-Rast:  https://bit.ly/3oG3qI8 Gratefulness Journal: https://gratefulness.org/practice/private-gratitude-journal/ Dr. Robert Emmons, leading scientific expert on Gratitude: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/Robert_Emmons Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude can make you Happier by Dr. Emmons: https://amzn.to/3gx6R0R Dr. Emmons video on The Challenges to Gratitude: https://youtu.be/Cl5i1skE3vg

Here are my Top 3 CELEBRATING Books of All Time: https://www.optimize.me/top3/celebrating Optimize: https://optimize.me/ (← Get Free Stuff + Free 2-Week Trial!) Optimize Coach: https://optimize.me/coach (← Join 2,000+ Optimizers from 70+ Countries!) #1: Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff, Ph.D. → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/gratitude-works-robert-emmons/ #2: Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/gratitude-works-robert-emmons/ #3: Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/pathways-to-bliss-joseph-campbell/ Get Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff, Ph.D. on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Works-Creating-Emotional-Prosperity/dp/1118131290/ Get Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Works-Creating-Emotional-Prosperity/dp/1118131290/ Get Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pathways-Bliss-Mythology-Personal-Transformation/dp/1458749118?tag=entheos06-20 ► RELATED RESOURCES: #1: SELF-COMPASSION by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. - +1: The Science of Self-Compassion | Three Keys: Self-Kindness + Common Humanity + Mindfulness (#34) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/the-science-of-self-compassion/ #2: GRATITUDE WORKS! by Robert A. Emmons - PN: Thanks! by Robert A. Emmons → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/thanks-robert-emmons/ - +1: How to Cultivate Gratitude | Science Says: #1 Practice = … (#1069) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/how-to-cultivate-gratitude/ - +1: Science Says: Gratitude Works | Some EYE-POPPING Stats (#1068) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/science-says-gratitude-works/ - +1: Taking Things FOR GRANTED vs. AS GRANTED | Let’s Choose Wisely (#1070) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/taking-things-for-granted-vs-as-granted/ - +1: The #1 Obstacle to Gratitude | And Its Remedy (#1071) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/the-1-obstacle-to-gratitude/ - #1: How do you start your day? Here’s how I start mine. (Breakfast of Champions + Oura 1-2-3+!) (#5) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLO3HrC6-hU #3: PATHWAYS TO BLISS by Joseph Campbell - Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers → https://billmoyers.com/series/joseph-campbell-and-the-power-of-myth-1988/ - Finding Joe → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0 - +1: Follow Your Bliss | Jump into Enlightenment (#124) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/follow-your-bliss/

Here are my Top 3 CELEBRATING Books of All Time: https://www.optimize.me/top3/celebrating Optimize: https://optimize.me/ (← Get Free Stuff + Free 2-Week Trial!) Optimize Coach: https://optimize.me/coach (← Join 2,000+ Optimizers from 70+ Countries!) #1: Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff, Ph.D. → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/gratitude-works-robert-emmons/ #2: Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/gratitude-works-robert-emmons/ #3: Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/pathways-to-bliss-joseph-campbell/ Get Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff, Ph.D. on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Works-Creating-Emotional-Prosperity/dp/1118131290/ Get Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Works-Creating-Emotional-Prosperity/dp/1118131290/ Get Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pathways-Bliss-Mythology-Personal-Transformation/dp/1458749118?tag=entheos06-20 ► RELATED RESOURCES: #1: SELF-COMPASSION by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. - +1: The Science of Self-Compassion | Three Keys: Self-Kindness + Common Humanity + Mindfulness (#34) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/the-science-of-self-compassion/ #2: GRATITUDE WORKS! by Robert A. Emmons - PN: Thanks! by Robert A. Emmons → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/thanks-robert-emmons/ - +1: How to Cultivate Gratitude | Science Says: #1 Practice = … (#1069) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/how-to-cultivate-gratitude/ - +1: Science Says: Gratitude Works | Some EYE-POPPING Stats (#1068) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/science-says-gratitude-works/ - +1: Taking Things FOR GRANTED vs. AS GRANTED | Let’s Choose Wisely (#1070) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/taking-things-for-granted-vs-as-granted/ - +1: The #1 Obstacle to Gratitude | And Its Remedy (#1071) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/the-1-obstacle-to-gratitude/ - #1: How do you start your day? Here’s how I start mine. (Breakfast of Champions + Oura 1-2-3+!) (#5) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLO3HrC6-hU #3: PATHWAYS TO BLISS by Joseph Campbell - Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers → https://billmoyers.com/series/joseph-campbell-and-the-power-of-myth-1988/ - Finding Joe → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0 - +1: Follow Your Bliss | Jump into Enlightenment (#124) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/follow-your-bliss/

The Power of Focus on Gratitude. I believe Gratitude is the best attitude to have. Don't you?In this episode, I a begin to share facts and research around Gratitude and it's affect on one's overall well-being. We can now achieve more than ever before when we optimize what is innately within us rooted from ancient wisdom. Don't just save Gratitude for Thanksgiving. In this episode, I cite Robert A. Emmons, PhD., Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis who defines gratitude as “an emotional state and an attitude toward life that is a source of human strength in enhancing one’s personal and relational well-being” (Emmons & Crumpler, 2000, p. 56). Robert A. Emmons, a driving force in integrating gratitude into the academic field of psychology, has influenced the study of well-being as a salient concept in the field of positive psychology (Emmons & Crumpler, 2000). Along with Emmons, psychologists Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi have influenced psychology and its study on not just the negative but nurturing the positive strengths within all humans (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000). Join me in the upcoming Challenge and membership to apply Gratitude and the Pillars of Positivity into your everyday life. Let’s connect:InstagramFacebook Group Email: kerifaithonpurpose@gmail.comResources:Pillars to Positivity Atomic Habits by James ClearBecome a Knowledge Broker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So when it comes to wellness, what role does gratitude play? Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression. Gratitude is a powerful tool and one that has many proven benefits, which is why we are not only discussing it in today's episode but why we are launching the "Fall into Gratitude" a 28 day journey into mindful gratitude! You can purchase https://www.hygtpod.com/fallintogratitudesalespage (here) to join in the gratitude celebration with us! Breakdown of the episode: 5:00 - What does gratitude mean to you? 12:35 - Can you think of when you started practicing gratitude? 23:15 - How can gratitude turn into toxic positivity and what's the difference there? 27:00 - Should we have gratitude for the poor choices we make? 31:45- We share our Yay for the Day! Don't forget to follow us on social media! Our brand account is https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/ (https://www.instagram.com/heyyougotthispod/), you can follow Stacia at https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/ (https://www.instagram.com/heystacia.elizabeth/) and Lizzie at https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/ (https://www.instagram.com/donutsanddowndog/) 

Optimize: https://optimize.me/ (Get Free Stuff + Free 2-Week Trial!) Optimize Coach: https://optimize.me/coach (Join 2,000+ Optimizers from 70+ Countries!) Here are 5 of my favorite Big Ideas from The World According to Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers. Hope you enjoy! Did you know that Fred Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister who was given the unique charge of working with children and families through television? Yep. Since watching the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, I’ve fallen in love with the man and his “relentless commitment to all that is best in people.” This is a quick-reading collection of some of Fred’s best wisdom gems gathered from various sources and organized by different themes. Big Ideas we explore include: Your eulogy (in three words!), an enraged Mister Rogers (= fierce love in action), a barrelful of songs (your barrel overflowing?), swimming with Fred (143!!), and making goodness attractive (remember our #1 job: ENCOURAGE others!!). Get The World According to Mister Rogers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401301061 Learn more about Fred Rogers: https://www.optimize.me/authors/fred-rogers/ ► RELATED RESOURCES: Big Idea 1: YOUR EULOGY - +1: Eulogy Virtues | How to Chisel on Your Road to Character (#212) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/eulogy-virtues/ - Mastery Series Module O: Optimize = Optimus = Best = Eudaimōn = Hērō → https://optimize.me/coach-module-o/ Big Idea 2: ENRAGED MR. ROGERS - +1: An Enraged Mister Rogers | Channeling His Fierce Love (#825) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/an-enraged-mister-rogers/ - Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA Big Idea 3: BARRELS FULL - +1: A Barrelful of Songs | Is Your Barrel Overflowing with Goodness? (#828) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/a-barrelful-of-songs/ - +1: Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You | Origin Stories Featuring Cal Newport + Steve Martin (#1282) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/be-so-good-they-cant-ignore-you/ - +1: 50 Pounds = A | How to Master the Fear of Art (#85) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/50-pounds-a/ Big Idea 4: 143 = I LOVE YOU - +1: Swimming with Mister Rogers | Then Stepping on the Scale to See… 143! (#830) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/swimming-with-mister-rogers/ - +1: Hērōs | Building Strength for 2 (#107) → https://www.optimize.me/plus-one/heros/ Big Idea 5: 10 SECONDS - Fred Rogers Accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upm9LnuCBUM - PN: Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons → https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/gratitude-works-robert-emmons/ ► FREE 14-DAY TRIAL: Get the PhilosophersNote on The World According to Mister Rogers and 600+ other books by starting a Free 14-Day trial membership to Optimize: https://www.optimize.me/trial/ ► MORE GOODNESS: - Get the Optimize App for iPhone & iPad: https://www.optimize.me/apps/ - Get the Optimize App for Android: https://www.optimize.me/apps/ - Subscribe to the Optimize Podcast: https://optimize.me/podcast/ - Follow Optimize on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriantheOptimizer/ - Follow Optimize on Instagram: https://instagram.com/optimize.me/

UN DÍA A LA VEZ Devoción Matutina Para Mujeres 2020 Narrado por: Sirley Delgadillo Desde: Bucaramanga, Colombia Una cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church   09 DE JULIO DA GRACIAS A DIOS EN TODA SITUACIÓN «Estén siempre alegres, oren sin cesar, den gracias a Dios en toda situación, porque esta es su voluntad para ustedes en Cristo Jesús» (1 Tesa. 5:16-18, NVI). Según investigaciones recientes llevadas a cabo en la Universidad de California, en los Estados Unidos, por parte de Rene Dickerhoof y Sonja Lyubomirsky, las personas que expresan su agradecimiento en forma constante son significativamente más felices, están más satisfechas y tienen una actitud más positiva ante la vida que aquellas que no tienen por costumbre ser agradecidas y demostrarlo verbalmente. Ya ves, los expertos en psicología positiva afirman rotundamente que agradecer tiene el poder de aumentar nuestra sensación de felicidad y bienestar personal, y de fortalecer nuestras relaciones con otras personas. Dos beneficios no pequeños, ¿verdad? Otro estudio conducido en el año 2003 por Robert A. Emmons, de la Universidad de California, y Michael E. McCullough, de la Universidad de Miami, llegó a la conclusión de que escribir cada día cinco cosas por las que estamos agradecidos puede incrementar hasta en un 25% el nivel de felicidad de las personas. Un porcentaje nada pequeño, ¿verdad? Algo tan sencillo como escribir, tal vez en un diario de gratitud, situaciones que te hayan ocurrido durante el día pero exaltando lo positivo y dando gracias por ellas ayudará a tu mente a sentirse más plena. Creo que vale la pena intentarlo, ¿no te parece? Agradecer por la lluvia, por el sol o el viento, por la comida que hay a tu mesa, por tu familia o incluso por cómo las pruebas del día te han hecho crecer y mejorar es un ejercicio que arroja beneficios extraordinarios. Y en los tiempos que corren, en que abundan la depresión, la ansiedad y la tristeza, bien merece la pena invertir para no caer en ellas. No es fácil definir qué es exactamente la gratitud. ¿Una emoción? ¿Una virtud? ¿Un valor? ¿Una actitud? ¿Un rasgo de la personalidad? Lo que sí está claro es que se puede trabajar, y este es el punto en el que merece la pena hacer hincapié. Se puede y se debe convertir la gratitud en un hábito de vida, sabiendo que reportará beneficios. Se trata de enseñar a la mente a centrarse en lo bueno que viene a nuestro camino, siendo conscientes de que viene de Dios y agradeciéndolo interiormente y exteriormente. Se trata de que, en todo lo que hagamos, de palabra o de obra, aprendamos a dar gracias a Dios (ver Col. 3:17, NVI).

On this adventure series, we are challenging ourselves with Practicing Gratitude. Those who practice gratitude report feeling better, find it easier to express kindness and compassion and clinical trials have indicated dramatic and lasting effects in a person's life. According to Robert A. Emmons, professor of psychology at UC Davis, practicing gratitude can lower blood pressure, improve immune function and facilitate more efficient sleep. The benefits of practicing gratitude seem too good to be true. So this month, we are putting it to the test. We will begin this challenge Thursday, March 5th. If you are listening to this later than March 5th, no worries at all! These challenges will always be available for you to engage. If you catch us halfway thru one you are interested in, simply sign up and start your own 21 day challenge. You'll still enjoy some weekly info from us, or be able to go back and listen to the episodes as you go through the 3 weeks of each challenge. So, how do you join us? That's easy!  SETUP AN ACCOUNT ON STICKK. It's free. You'll setup a profile and commit to our gratitude campaign. This is where you can choose which level you want to participate in. Once you've chosen, you can set your stakes..You can put up some money to go to the effective altruism approved Give Well Foundation, our preferred charity, if you miss a day, and set the amount you're willing to lose each day to help you stick to your goal. You can also lose that money to a friend, foe, to Stickk, or even an anticharity of your choice. We ask that you don't choose the anticharity, as effective as it might be to help you commit. Stickk is working on an option for us to opt out of that option on our campaigns altogether. Lastly, you can select “no money at stake” to opt out of this option. It's totally up to you. Next, you can set your referee. This can be “on your honor”, or an individual. This can be a friend, relative, spouse, etc. and you'll enter their email or if you're participating in this challenge with someone you live with, consider using each others Stickk username. Finally, you can add supporters who will help cheer you on! (with this challenge, it doesn't seem super important, but if you were doing something much harder like quitting smoking, this could be an amazing feature and might come in handy if you find our challenges difficult.) You can also auto-accept supporters directly from Stickk, which allows us to support each other with ease. You can also invite friends on Facebook, or through email addresses or stickk usernames. And again, you can skip this altogether if you aren't in need of external support.That's it! Stickk will send you a daily reminder via email, phone notification or both, to help you remember to stickk to your commitment! It's very easy to setup, and it can be as complex or passive as you want it to be. Again, go to Just go to stickK.com/playingwithfire or download the app and our activation code is gratitude (all lowercase).Next, choose your adventure. We will be establishing 3 levels on Stickk in which to participate. We are doing this because we want to standardize the challenge somewhat while acknowledging that everyone feels different levels of participation work for them. There is no right or wrong, this is not a competition. Just choose which level feels right to you. Level 1:Keep a journal every dayLevel 2: Keep a journal Post your gratitude on social daily Smile before every meal Level 3: Keep a journal Post on social daily Smile before every meal Write a letter to a friend, loved one, co-worker, barista every day and deliver. Create a Gratitude Station in your home.  Join our EMAIL LIST via our website so you don't miss the challenge steps. Join our FACEBOOK GROUP so we can all learn from each other as we go along. And follow us on the socials, specifically INSTAGRAM, where we plan to share our progress every day of every challenge and hope you will too. What you'll need to participate:So, obviously, you'll want to sign up for all the previously mentioned apps and socials and such. It's not mandatory, but it's proven to be more effective in helping you stick to this challenge. The one thing you will need regardless of the level you choose is a gratitude journal. Obviously you can pick up a blank notebook, use your phone or computer, however you like to jot things down. We really like the 5-minute journal, which has built-in prompt questions for morning and night, feels like the right size and weight for daily use and travel and even feels nice. Totally unnecessary, but quite delightful. You may also want to make sure you have paper and envelopes in the house if you choose to participate in Level 2-3. Finally, the Gratitude Station can be as simple as a jar in a designated area of your home. You'll document gratitude and add it to this jar or vessel. Gratitude Prompts:-Someone you are grateful for and why.-Describe a food you love.-The best vacation you've been on.-What is a recent purchase that has added value to your life?-Describe your favorite sound.-Someone who inspired you.-A book that changed the way you see the world.-Name someone that makes you smile.-What's the best thing that happened today?-Who makes you feel loved and why?-A place that calms you.-Something you've created that you are proud of.-Your favorite food.-The last person to make you laugh.-An activity you love.-What's your favorite type of weather and why?-Name something that makes you happy.-Who was the last person to compliment you?-Name the best thing(s) that have happened to you.-Whats your favorite place to relax?-What's your favorite thing to do?-Who do you love spending time with?-How is your life more positive today than it was a year ago?-What do other people like about you?-When was the last time you had a genuine belly laugh and why was it so funny?Also, something we uncovered in our research was acknowledging Gratitude Blockers. Basically, it's ok to acknowledge negative aspects of your life that are getting in the way of your happiness, of you being grateful. Living with anxiety and fear, complaining, feeling entitled, being critical of yourself or others, being cynical, these are all bad habits that will get in the way of your ability to feel and accept gratitude. And in our journaling, you can write down an acknowledgment of these thoughts or feelings and your plans to rectify these blockers! This is another reason I like the 5 min journal. It poses the question, “What would make today great?” In some form, this forces you to acknowledge what is and IS NOT possible to accomplish that day. It forces perspective on what's great and what's getting in the way. Framing these elements of your life around gratitude will improve your day, improve your mood and even the way you handle the obstacles. Next up, create a social media post sharing your answers to these gratitude prompts. Let's spread this positivity! Use the #playingwithfire or post in our group so we can all enjoy these together.That's it! Most people won't need a thing to participate, but you may want to get crafty so we will leave it to you! We want to see what you plan to use, your gratitude station, and what you are grateful for! So, we ask you tag us and use the hashtag #playingwithfire when posting! 

On this adventure series, we are challenging ourselves with Practicing Gratitude. Those who practice gratitude report feeling better, find it easier to express kindness and compassion and clinical trials have indicated dramatic and lasting effects in a person's life. According to Robert A. Emmons, professor of psychology at UC Davis, practicing gratitude can lower blood pressure, improve immune function and facilitate more efficient sleep. The benefits of practicing gratitude seem too good to be true. So this month, we are putting it to the test.So, how do you join us? That's easy! Join our EMAIL LIST via our website so you don't miss the challenge steps. Join our FACEBOOK GROUP so we can all learn from each other as we go along. And follow us on the socials, specifically INSTAGRAM, where we plan to share our progress every day of every challenge and hope you will too. Finally, SETUP AN ACCOUNT ON STICKK. It's free. They have an Android and ios app, and it will provide our daily reminder and accountability so we stick to these goals! It's super handy and seriously works. I recently completed 50 pushups a day for 30 days because I was being held accountable by my friends and reminded to do them every day by the helpful notification. Now I feel incomplete if I DONT kick out 50 pushups a day. The habit has been created. It's awesome. Also, bonus feature, you can create an accountability metric by putting up your hard-earned money as an incentive to check-in. Say you make it $5 a day. If you miss a check-in, you will be charged $5. But that $5 will go to the Give Well Foundation. So we will do good for ourselves and for the world. Win-win. This is totally voluntary, but we encourage you do so, as it is proven to help you stick to your goals, and it's the most good you can do.Next, choose your adventure. We will be establishing 3 levels in which to participate. We are doing this because we want to standardize the challenge somewhat while acknowledging that everyone feels different levels of participation work for them. There is no right or wrong, this is not a competition. Just choose which level feels right to you. Level 1:Keep a journal every dayLevel 2: Keep a journal Post your gratitude on social daily Smile before every meal Level 3: Keep a journal Post on social daily Smile before every meal Write a letter to a friend, loved one, co-worker, barista every day and deliver. Create a Gratitude Station in your home.  We will cover these levels in depth next week, but we will share them this week so you can start preparing which level works for you and give you time to prepare. What you'll need to participate:So, obviously, you'll want to sign up for all the previously mentioned apps and socials and such. It's not mandatory, but it's proven to be more effective in helping you stick to this challenge. The one thing you will need regardless of the level you choose is a gratitude journal. Obviously you can pick up a blank notebook, use your phone or computer, however you like to jot things down. We really like the 5-minute journal, which has built-in prompt questions for morning and night, feels like the right size and weight for daily use and travel and even feels nice. Totally unnecessary, but quite delightful. You may also want to make sure you have paper and envelopes in the house if you choose to participate in Level 2-3. Finally, the Gratitude Station can be as simple as a jar in a designated area of your home. You'll document gratitude and add it to this jar or vessel. That's it! Most people won't need a thing to participate, but you may want to get crafty so we will leave it to you! We want to see what you plan to use, your gratitude station, and what you are grateful for! So, we ask you tag us and use the hashtag #playingwithfire when posting! 

When you are anxious, depressed, angry and even worse, suicidal; the last thing you are thinking about is being grateful. Yet gratitude can help us gain our personal strength to fight through the times we are weakest and at our most vulnerable.  During these next few weeks with the hustle and bustle of the holidays; this can be a very tough time for people. We see an uptick in suicides during this season. Everyone has forgotten their manners and seem to only care to get their, me, mine, most on. We forget that others are hurting and struggling. Being grateful can be a great way to remember what this time is really for. A Harvard study by Drs. Robert A. Emmons of UC Davis and Michael E. McCullough of the University of Miami found that over a ten week period, participants who wrote about things they were grateful for were more optimistic and felt better about their lives. They exercised more and had fewer trips to the doctors office. They were happier in general than the participants who only wrote about the negative.  Writing in a gratitude journal can be a great way to positively affect your mood. Especially during the holidays and we are so busy trying to please everyone with a lot of nonsense, if you need to bring your self back to earth. Gratitude might be the tether you need to smile again.  It doesn't take any extra energy to be grateful, it just might provide fuel to live your best life or just help you live another day.    

Tis the season to be thankful, grateful, and appreciative. But how does one get to a place of gratitude if you're feeling miserable -- physically, emotionally, or both? Toni Bernhard, author of How to Be Sick (Second Edition): A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers, talks about gratitude as it relates to the Four Sublimes States of Buddhism.  A brief introduction to Robert A. Emmons', Ph.D. research on gratitude is presented on the physical, psychological, and social benefits to a gratitude practice. Emmons has written a number of books but here is a quick read for those anxious to jump into a gratitude practice, The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a life of happiness and wellbeing by giving thanks. Join Leslie with her 30-day gratitude challenge of daily journaling in the Glass Half Full Facebook group. Listen to Toni Bernhard in her earlier podcast episode and her articles on Psychology Today's website.

Back in September, before I took my month-long sabbatical, I thought I had a fairly good idea of what a regular gratitude practice looked like. In fact, I had spent the better part of 4 years keeping a gratitude journal based on the book Make Miracles In Forty Days* by Melody Beattie. I made daily lists, worked hard to find the good in situations that truly challenged me, and even ran several group programs called Project: Miracles to help others do the same. Suffice it to say, I saw how helpful gratitude had been in my life and was a believer in the process. I'm sure I could have lived happily enough with that knowledge for the rest of my days on this earth. But something happened during my sabbatical that completely cracked me open and took me to a deeper and more profound understanding of gratitude and how it works. Perhaps it was the extreme lows of that first week off or the way in which Pam Grout captured my attention in Thank & Grow Rich*. Whatever the case may be, it was as if gratitude went from a simple thought exercise to a full-body experience that I felt in every inch of my body. My gratitude practice shifted from a mind-centered experience to a full-body experience. Like most people, when I first started practicing gratitude it was in list form in a journal. I would sit and think about my day and then write down everything I was grateful for. It was powerful in the sense that it gave me a new way to process my experiences and helped to shift my worldview into a more positive one. But it was a passive experience; a thought exercise that took place in my head. As much as I love writing, journaling, and thinking through things, that approach only gets me so far. So while I saw good results with the gratitude journaling, it never really felt life-changing (or life-affirming) the way some people talk about the practice of gratitude. That second week, though, after reading several books on the topic of gratitude I began to see the process in a whole new way. I had a thought pop into my head at some point that week about truly living the expression, thanks a million. What would it take to create a list of 1,000,000 things that I was grateful for? Could I even do it? And if I could, how many years would it take and how many thank you's did that equate to each day? The answer: it would take a little over 27 years if I wrote down 100 things a day. Totally doable. (I mean, I did complete two different 100 day projects. How much harder could something like this really be?!) So I grabbed a notebook and began my quest to practice what Pam Grout calls shameless gratitude. I had expected it to be a challenge, one that I was willingly stepping into. What I hadn't expected was how dramatic the impact would be on my life. The enjoyment I found in the day-to-day experiences of my life became almost too much. I was brought to tears several times at the sheer joy of reading a book outside and finding feathers on my walks. The synchronicities that unfolded were more beautiful than I could have imagined. I sent gifts to people for the exact thing they had been wanting to do, at a place where they already went. I sent seemingly small gifts and handwritten notes to friends and strangers alike, only to receive feedback that they were exactly what that person needed at that very moment. I laughed more than I had in months. My meditation deepened. I felt more connected to the people around me. I found pure joy in being outside. I took better care of myself. I was more present to the world (and people) around me. I was happier. And for the first time in a very long time, I was at peace with my life and my journey. So what changed in that week of practicing shameless gratitude and how can you take what I learned and implement it in your own life? What changed that week: I read up on gratitude. I read 4-5 books on the topic of gratitude, familiarizing myself with what it is and how it can transform our lives. The first book I read was Thank & Grow Rich by Pam Grout, and then moved on to Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons, The Wishing Year by Noelle Oxenhandler, and 365 Thank Yous by John Kralik. I also read The Gratitude Diaries* by Janice Kaplan. Each book was different enough to keep it interesting while touching on different facets of gratitude and what a gratitude practice looked like in the real world. I took what I read and put it into practice. Once I was armed with knowledge and ideas about gratitude, it was time to think about how I wanted to implement it in my own life. I tried on a few different approaches, including extreme gratitude journaling, gratitude meditations, and intention setting. I practiced extreme gratitude. It wasn't enough for me to list 3-5 things I was grateful for. I had been doing gratitude journaling long enough that I could come up with those things in a minute or two. No, I needed to stretch myself out of my comfort zone and really dig deep. So I challenged myself to write down 100 things a day that I was grateful for. The first day I did it, it took me 3 hours. The second day, around 2 hours. By the third and fourth day, I had begun to take that approach to the entirety of my day. I'd even try to come up with 25 reasons I was grateful for my husband and/or my daughter at night before drifting off to sleep. I immersed myself in gratitude morning, noon, and night. And it was nothing short of magical. I got as specific as possible. It wasn't enough to just say that I was grateful for my family. I got really specific about all of the reasons WHY I was grateful for my family. I would even pick a family member and try to list at least 25 reasons why I was grateful for that person — from the things they did to how they made me feel, everything was fair game when it came to creating my lists. A funny thing happened when I got specific — it got easier to list things I was grateful for. The more I remembered and expressed gratitude for, the more I was able to find to be grateful for in the first place. I shared what I discovered through journaling with others. A few times throughout my extreme gratitude journaling, I would write about a specific person or incident in my life and how grateful I felt as a result. Instead of just letting that feeling sit in the pages of my gratitude journal, I put that expression of gratitude into a card and sent it to that person. Not only did it feel amazing to think about the kindnesses others had bestowed up me, it made the other person feel loved and respected. It gave me new eyes to view the world. Because I was constantly on the lookout for things to add to my gratitude list each day, I began to seek out the good in all situations. I would also put myself in situations where I was more likely to notice the beauty around me — I went for more walks, I was more playful with my daughter, I was more willing to say yes to new experiences. It also helped me look at potentially negative experiences in a different light. Instead of being a passive victim, I was able to see that lessons abounded everywhere and that each situation had a powerful nugget to teach me if I was willing to find it. I began to notice how gratitude felt in my body. When I was in the flow of gratitude, I could feel my body responding in some really powerful ways. My chest constantly felt like it was expanding. I was brought to tears several times because I was feeling such a deep joy and happiness. The anxiety and general angst I had been feeling the week prior simply melted away, leaving me feeling at peace with the world. I felt deeply connected to nature and to other people — strangers and friends alike. When I would get angry or feel out of sorts, it was much easier to get back into my body and feel grounded. Everything became easier. My relationships — particularly with my husband and daughter — were easier and more playful. It was easier to prioritize myself and my needs; self-care was no longer something I dreamed about. I simply did things to take care of myself. I also noticed that I felt more creative and inspired than I had in years. The sheer quantity of ideas that came about that week was mind-blowing. How to get the most out of your gratitude practice: Stretch yourself. If the idea of writing down 5 things you're grateful for each day stresses you out, start there. If you've been a regular gratitude journaler, try 100. The point here is to make coming up with items to add to your list a struggle. Try a gratitude meditation. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Get into a comfortable position (seated or laying down) and close your eyes. Think about every single thing you're grateful for — from people to events to the way the wind caresses your skin. Notice how that feels in your body. Does it make your chest expand? Does it make you feel lighter in your body? Do you notice pain shifting, tingling, or any other physical symptoms? Do you feel calmer, more at peace, happier? Prefer a guided meditation to get you started? Here's one from Deepak Chopra. Bookend your days in gratitude. Start and end your day with 5 things that you're grateful for. This can be a written exercise (I recommend keeping a notebook by your bed), a walking meditation (with every step or brush of your teeth, think of something you're grateful for), or even a family activity that you do at breakfast and dinner each day. Share your gratitude with someone else. Send a note to a friend or loved one telling them how grateful you are for their love and support. It doesn't have to be a long letter, but it does need to be heartfelt and specific. Be as specific as possible. Instead of keeping your gratitude at the surface level of being grateful for family, for your home, and for food on your table, try to get as specific as possible. A great template for diving into the specifics: I am grateful for ______ because ________. I'd love to hear from you! Do you have a regular gratitude practice? If so, what are you already doing to infuse more gratitude in your day-to-day life? Take a listen! Prefer to listen to this post? Check out this week's quick tip over on Some Kind of Magic.

Viajamos a Barcelona para conversar con uno de los mayores autores superventas en español: Marc Reklau, escritor especializado en hábitos, y autor del libro 30 Días, cambia de hábitos, cambia de vida, el libro sobre hábitos más vendido en español. Marc nos habla en esta charla de: - El principal hábito que debes incorporar ahora mismo - Por qué, como emprendedor, no debes tirar nunca la toalla - Cuántos días vamos a necesitar para implantar un nuevo hábito - Cuántos hábitos podemos implantar a la vez Una persona sumamente generosa con su tiempo, sus consejos y sus historias, siempre con una gran sonrisa. Un mentor obre hábitos que tienes que escuchar ahora mismo. :) ENLACES DE INTERÉS: Libros recomendados:  · Gratitude Works!, de Robert A. Emmons · The Luck Factor, de Richard Wiseman · The Happiness Advantage, de Shawn Achor · El principio del 80/20, de Richard Koch · 30 Días. Cambia de hábitos, cambia de vida, de Marc Reklau    Las página web de Marc, mencionadas en el programa: · MarcReklau.com · GoodHabitsAcademy.com · FelicidadParaEmpresas.com ________ Episodio patrocinado por Instituto de Emprendedores: Conoce el Plan Midas, 5 fases y 10 pasos para pasar de no tener ni siquiera una idea de negocio a tener una empresa de éxito, funcionando, generando ingresos y calidad de vida para ti y los tuyos. Enfócate en conseguir tus metas con una empresa que te proporcione los mejores resultados. El Instituto de Emprendedores te da el plan de ruta para alcanzarlo. Contenidos, cursos y coaching grupal con Luis Ramos, de Libros para Emprendedores. Consigue tus metas, ¡AHORA!  ________ ¿Necesitas un hosting de garantías para tu página web? ¿Rápido y con el mejor servicio al cliente? En Libros para Emprendedores utilizamos Siteground, porque nos da flexibilidad, rapidez en el servidor y rapidez en el servicio. Habiendo probado muuuuchas otras opciones, nos quedamos con Siteground, porque por muy poco más, obtienes mucha más calidad y tranquilidad. Haz click aquí para obtener un 60% de descuento al contratar tu servidor Siteground: https://librosparaemprendedores.net/siteground   _______________   En esta página encuentras las notas del episodio de hoy: https://librosparaemprendedores.net/mpe004    Esta es nuestra página oficial de Facebook: https://librosparaemprendedores.net/facebook Nuestro grupo de Retos para emprendedores: https://librosparaemprendedores.net/retos   Además, recuerda que puedes suscribirte al podcast en: - Nuestra página: https://librosparaemprendedores.net/feed/podcast - iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/mx/podcast/libros-para-emprendedores/id1076142249?l=es - Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/LibrosparaemprendedoresNet - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qXuVDCYF8HvkEynJwHULb - iVoox: http://www.ivoox.com/ajx-suscribirse_jh_266011_1.html - Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/8567017/episodes/feed - Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=81214   y seguirnos en Twitter ( https://twitter.com/EmprendeLibros ) y en Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/EmprendeLibros/ ).  

We've heard so much about the importance of gratitude. We know we should practice gratitude daily because it's good for us! It's good for our health and happiness. It's good for neutralizing negative emotions. It's good for relationships. It's great for deepening our enjoyment of life. And so many other things. But why? What is it about gratitude that makes it such a game changer? In this show, you'll find out. Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. is the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude. His research has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, NPR, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Today show to name a few. He is a professor of psychology at UC-Davis, and the founding editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology. His research focuses on the psychology of gratitude, joy and grace. http://loaradionetwork.com/Theatre-of-the-Mind

We've heard so much about the importance of gratitude. We know we should practice gratitude daily because it's good for us! It’s good for our health and happiness. It's good for neutralizing negative emotions. It’s good for relationships. It’s great for deepening our enjoyment of life. And so many other things. But why? What is it about gratitude that makes it such a game changer? In this show, you’ll find out. Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. is the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude. His research has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, NPR, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Today show to name a few. He is a professor of psychology at UC-Davis, and the founding editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology. His research focuses on the psychology of gratitude, joy and grace. For more information visit the Theatre of the Mind Blog.

Kathryn and Clinical Social Worker Bob Livingstone will discuss his new book The Mind Body Soul Solution Healing Emotional Pain through Exercise. Bob's revolutionary program 'combines daily exercise with practical self-help psychotherapy techniques to relieve emotional pain and achieve total well-being'. For instance, anger may get lodged in the muscles of the shoulders, unsettle the digestive tract or even break out in rashes on the skin. Find out how to change all that, simply, and with results that are often quick and dramatic! Also joining Kathryn is Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D author of thanks! How the new science of gratitude can make you happier. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, Newsweek and Time Magazine. Did you know that there is a crucial component of happiness that is overlooked and that people who regularly practice grateful thinking can increase their set-point for happiness by as much as 25 percent...

Kathryn and Clinical Social Worker Bob Livingstone will discuss his new book The Mind Body Soul Solution Healing Emotional Pain through Exercise. Bob's revolutionary program 'combines daily exercise with practical self-help psychotherapy techniques to relieve emotional pain and achieve total well-being'. For instance, anger may get lodged in the muscles of the shoulders, unsettle the digestive tract or even break out in rashes on the skin. Find out how to change all that, simply, and with results that are often quick and dramatic! Also joining Kathryn is Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D author of thanks! How the new science of gratitude can make you happier. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, Newsweek and Time Magazine. Did you know that there is a crucial component of happiness that is overlooked and that people who regularly practice grateful thinking can increase their set-point for happiness by as much as 25 percent...