November is here and with it comes a focus on gratitude. In an election year complicated by a global pandemic, gratitude doesn't come naturally for many of us. In fact, if gratitude was our default, we wouldn't need study after study convincing us of its benefits and encouraging us to practice it.

But what are those benefits to gratitude and how do we learn to become more grateful? 

This podcast is a quick listen with a big return on your investment.  Join us to find a greater appreciation for the benefits of gratitude and get some simple tips to help you start finding the good things in your life to be grateful for.

Hit the Highlights

3:30 Black Friday is right around the corner. How will you spend the day? Here's how we will be spending ours and why.

8:00 Want to be kinder and more empathetic toward the world? Here's a good place to start.

10:30 Have you watched the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma? If you haven't, here's why it might be helpful.

12:15 Want to improve your physical health and feel better? Have fewer aches and pains? The brain/body connection is a powerful one with big benefits.

16:40 Sleep is precious. Ready to learn the connection between good sleep and gratitude and improve your sleep?

18:15 This gratitude practice could benefit you and strengthen your relationship with your spouse.

22:00 Can you find blessings in the battle? Are you looking for the good or are you just looking for another reason to gripe?

24:20 This simple tip will help you take your attention off of yourself and help you make the world around you a better place.


Resources:
7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude that will Motivate you to Give Thanks Year-Round by Amy Morin 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/?sh=627668e4183c

The Letters of Love Program 
https://www.nextavenue.org/love-for-the-elderly/