Essentials: The Science of Gratitude How to Build a Gratitude Practice
Huberman Lab
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice.
I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates specific brain regions, which enhance calm, social connection and motivation, while reducing anxiety and inflammation. Finally, I share why we can't simply trick our brains into feeling grateful and describe a practical weekly gratitude practice that will improve both your mental and physical well-being.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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<p>In this <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/essentials">Huberman Lab Essentials</a> episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice.</p> <p>I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates specific brain regions, which enhance calm, social connection and motivation, while reducing anxiety and inflammation. Finally, I share why we can't simply trick our brains into feeling grateful and describe a practical weekly gratitude practice that will improve both your mental and physical well-being.</p> <p>Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-science-of-gratitude-practice">hubermanlab.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors</strong></p> <p>AGZ by AG1: <a href="https://drinkagz.com/huberman">https://drinkagz.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Eight Sleep: <a href="https://eightsleep.com/huberman">https://eightsleep.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Our Place: <a href="https://fromourplace.com/huberman">https://fromourplace.com/huberman</a></p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <p>(0:00) Gratitude </p> <p>(0:30) Gratitude Practice Benefits </p> <p>(3:22) Pro-Social vs Defensive Behaviors, Gratitude </p> <p>(6:25) Sponsor: Eight Sleep </p> <p>(8:07) Serotonin, Brain & Context, Gratitude Mindset </p> <p>(14:02) Context, Can You Lie to Yourself? </p> <p>(14:48) Effective Gratitude Practice, Tools: Receiving Gratitude, Story </p> <p>(21:18) Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 </p> <p>(22:47) Tool: Find & Revisit Inspirational Stories </p> <p>(27:30) Heartfelt Intention, Genuine Thanks </p> <p>(29:42) Sponsor: Our Place </p> <p>(31:03) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Anxiety, Fear & Motivation </p> <p>(33:29) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Immune System </p> <p>(36:02) Recap: Establishing an Effective Gratitude Practice </p> <p><a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer & Disclosures</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice.
I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates specific brain regions, which enhance calm, social connection and motivation, while reducing anxiety and inflammation. Finally, I share why we can't simply trick our brains into feeling grateful and describe a practical weekly gratitude practice that will improve both your mental and physical well-being.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
Thank you to our sponsors
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raw Description
<p>In this <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/essentials">Huberman Lab Essentials</a> episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice.</p> <p>I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates specific brain regions, which enhance calm, social connection and motivation, while reducing anxiety and inflammation. Finally, I share why we can't simply trick our brains into feeling grateful and describe a practical weekly gratitude practice that will improve both your mental and physical well-being.</p> <p>Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-science-of-gratitude-practice">hubermanlab.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors</strong></p> <p>AGZ by AG1: <a href="https://drinkagz.com/huberman">https://drinkagz.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Eight Sleep: <a href="https://eightsleep.com/huberman">https://eightsleep.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Our Place: <a href="https://fromourplace.com/huberman">https://fromourplace.com/huberman</a></p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <p>(0:00) Gratitude </p> <p>(0:30) Gratitude Practice Benefits </p> <p>(3:22) Pro-Social vs Defensive Behaviors, Gratitude </p> <p>(6:25) Sponsor: Eight Sleep </p> <p>(8:07) Serotonin, Brain & Context, Gratitude Mindset </p> <p>(14:02) Context, Can You Lie to Yourself? </p> <p>(14:48) Effective Gratitude Practice, Tools: Receiving Gratitude, Story </p> <p>(21:18) Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 </p> <p>(22:47) Tool: Find & Revisit Inspirational Stories </p> <p>(27:30) Heartfelt Intention, Genuine Thanks </p> <p>(29:42) Sponsor: Our Place </p> <p>(31:03) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Anxiety, Fear & Motivation </p> <p>(33:29) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Immune System </p> <p>(36:02) Recap: Establishing an Effective Gratitude Practice </p> <p><a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer & Disclosures</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>