EP27: Gratitude: Strength Training for the Heart

The Motivational Intelligence Podcast

This week on The Motivational Intelligence Podcast, Sean Johnson and John Casey take a deep dive into gratitude and all of the happiness it brings. Successful people are often very happy people, but why is that? It is likely that they are practicing gratitude daily. While gratitude is mentioned very frequently during this time of year, many studies and research show that making a daily habit of practicing gratitude can be a completely life-changing experience. Even something as simple as keeping a “Gratitude Journal” where your write down everything you are grateful for each day can reduce negative feelings and change your mindset.

Show Notes: Ep 27: Gratitude: Strength Training for the Heart

1:06- Intro

8:41- Unlearning Innate Traits

10:11- Working Together

11:28- How Does Gratitude Improve Our Life?

12:12- New Relationships

13:09- Physical Health

14:16- Psychological Health

22:25- Enhancing Empathy & Reducing Aggression

23-34- Sleeping Better

23:55- Improving Self-Esteem

25:19- Mental Strength

29:24- Grateful Beliefs

33:34- Helping Others

35:20- Appreciating Where You Came From

36:45- Journaling

38:45- How John Helps Others

41:59- Random Acts of Kindness

43:51- The Little Things

49:03- Final Thoughts

Learn more about the articles and books referenced throughout the podcast here:

7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude

The Neuroscience of Gratitude and How It Affects Anxiety & Grief

31 Benefits of Gratitude: The Ultimate Science-Backed Guide

Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety by Charlie Hoehn

The Revolutionary Trauma Release Process: Transcend Your Toughest Times by David Berceli