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.
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 <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-science-of-gratitude-practice">hubermanlab.com</a>.
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Timestamps
(0:00) Gratitude 
(0:30) Gratitude Practice Benefits 
(3:22) Pro-Social vs Defensive Behaviors, Gratitude 
(6:25) Sponsor: Eight Sleep 
(8:07) Serotonin, Brain & Context, Gratitude Mindset 
(14:02) Context, Can You Lie to Yourself? 
(14:48) Effective Gratitude Practice, Tools: Receiving Gratitude, Story 
(21:18) Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 
(22:47) Tool: Find & Revisit Inspirational Stories 
(27:30) Heartfelt Intention, Genuine Thanks 
(29:42) Sponsor: Our Place 
(31:03) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Anxiety, Fear & Motivation 
(33:29) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Immune System 
(36:02) Recap: Establishing an Effective Gratitude Practice 
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