Happiness and growth aren’t naturally part of your brain’s agenda, but you can train it to create new neural pathways that recognize gratitude, progress, and wins. In this episode, I break down how you can reset your brain’s default mode to enjoy life more and take responsibility for your reality in a whole different way. 

Because our brain wants to keep us alive, it spends a lot of energy searching for what might be wrong or what might hurt us. In a primal sense, this function serves us well. But, in modern life, it often manifests as anxiety, risk-aversion, pessimism, and skepticism. Your brain also has a hard time understanding your progress and celebrating your role in your success. 

The good news is, there are strategies for expanding our ability to express gratitude, see progress, and take credit for our wins. I share some suggestions for expanding your daily journaling or reflection practices that will support your personal development and growth. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• How gratitude can contribute to your happiness 
• Ways that your brain works to preserve resources and keep you safe 
• Noticing when you downplay your success or progress
• Creating less resistance around change and challenge 
• A simple way to amp up your gratitude practice

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