We unpack why the “three gratitudes” practice helps, where it fails, and how to make it land in your body. We share science-backed perks, real pitfalls like buts and comparisons, and simple steps to feel and share genuine thanks without forcing it.

• habit stacking for a simple daily cue
• research on attention and mood benefits
• pitfalls of buts, comparisons and perfection hunting
• valuing small, specific moments over big events
• three steps: vary items, connect the why, feel it
• bonus: express thanks directly to people
• weekly reflection to spot joy patterns
• rituals and prompts to reduce friction
• nervous system support when stuck
• start small with one true gratitude


Related Episodes

Episode 94 - Moments of More: How to Amplify Positivity in Your Daily Life for Greater Fulfillment

Episode 100 - Finding Joy in Everyday Moments: Letting Go of Perfection and Chasing Big Milestones

Episode 113 - Why We Get Stuck — And How to Use Affirmations to Set Yourself Free

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We explore why we feel stuck and why affirmations often feel flat and how pairing words with felt emotion and consistent practice can rewire old holiday stories. We share practical steps, bridge phrases, and easy environmental tweaks to help you shift your state and sustain it.

• feelings and thoughts as a two-way loop
• habits, environment, and identity shaping reactions
• the chemistry of emotions becoming personality
• affirmations as repetition plus emotion, not quick fixes
• bridge phrases to reduce resistance
• visualization to embody new states
• simple holiday affirmations and when to use them
• phone folder renaming for daily cues
• small, consistent practice beats willpower

Book Suggestion: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza

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We move gratitude from a heady checklist into a felt experience by using stories of real struggle and meaningful help. We share research, vivid examples, and a four-step method to practice story-based gratitude in two minutes, three times a week.

• gratitude as an emotional skill that reshapes outlook
• story-based gratitude vs list-based habits
• neuroscience of narrative, safety and connection
• film and real-world examples that trigger gratitude
• a four-step practice with writing and bullet points
• two-minute, three-times-weekly routine for one month
• teaser on identity-shaping stories and next episode
• Huberman gratitude resource noted for deeper science

Related episodes:

Episode 110 - Stop Brushing It Off: The Power of Receiving Gratitude

Episode 94 - Moments of More: How to Amplify Positivity in Your Daily Life for Greater Fulfillment

Episode 78 - Understanding Gratitude: Why It's a Skill Worth Developing

Episode 77 - Feeling Anxious When Life Is Good? Understanding Foreboding Joy, Its Link to Gratitude, and Why We Brace for Pain

Episode 4 - Gratitude vs. Scarcity

Great Podcast: Huberman Lab: The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice

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