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Gratitude Under Pressure: How to Appreciate What Matters Most


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BONUS Episode: Overcoming Negativity with Gratitude

In today’s bonus episode, we’re tackling how gratitude can help you break free from negativity. Let’s face it: sometimes, being grateful is hard—especially when life feels tough. But practicing gratitude has proven benefits for your brain and overall well-being, helping you build resilience and a more positive mindset.

Quick Highlights:

  • Overcoming Negativity Bias: Our brains are wired to focus on the negative, but gratitude can help you shift your attention to the positive, reducing stress and boosting happiness​

  • Social Pressure & Expectations: With constant comparisons on social media and high societal expectations, it’s easy to overlook the good in our lives. Gratitude practice can help refocus your attention on what truly matters​.

  • Mental Health & Resilience: Gratitude is especially powerful for those struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma. It’s a tool that can build emotional resilience and help reframe negative thinking

  • 3 Research-Backed Gratitude Hacks:

    1. Gratitude Journaling: Write down 3 things you're grateful for every day. It rewires your brain to focus on the positive, even on tough days​

    2. Gratitude Letters: Send a letter to someone who’s made an impact in your life. This simple act can boost your mood and theirs, helping you both feel appreciated​

    3. Mental Subtraction: Imagine your life without certain positive aspects—this exercise can help you appreciate what you have and shift your mindset​.

    4. Gratitude isn’t always easy, but with practice, it can help us overcome negativity and build a more balanced, fulfilling life. Tune in to learn how you can start practicing gratitude today!

      Overcoming Negativity: The Power of Gratitude – Taste0ftruth Tuesdays


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      Taste0ftruth TuesdaysBy Megan Leigh Abernathy-Sorensen