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After listening this episode, you will be able to engage deeply with the transformative power of gratitude. By responding to carefully crafted questions for gratitude journaling, you will explore how expressing thankfulness can shift your mood, provide new insights, and enhance your social connections. You will also learn about the scientific basis of gratitude, including its effects on areas of the brain involved in moral cognition, value judgment, and theory of mind. Through a personal anecdote, Dr. Reynolds will illustrate the emotional impact of gratitude experienced in a brief, yet profound interaction. After listening this episode you will begin to develop a deeper appreciation for the many blessings in your life.

OUTLINE

1. Introduction
2. Questions for Gratitude Journaling
3. Impact of Gratitude Journaling
4. Scientific Perspective on Gratitude
5. Personal anecdote
6. A Prayer of thanksgiving
7. Special Note on Release of Episodes

Key Resources/ References

• Article/ White Paper: The Science of Gratitude
• Video Series: 12 Gratitude Journal Activities

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