Gary Brecka shares three gratitude practices backed by neuroscience. Write down three things you're grateful for daily to activate dopamine and serotonin. Say thanks aloud to boost oxytocin and trust, or start work meetings by acknowledging a team member to lower burnout.
Here's 3 practical science-backed ways to harness your gratitude in your life starting today. First, gratitude journaling. Just write down 3 things you're grateful for and 1 reason why every single day. That why deepens emotional engagement, activating the brain's reward centers tied to dopamine and serotonin. Doing this practice every day will train your mind to look for the positives every day in your life. Second, express gratitude out loud. Tell someone they made an impact. Expressing appreciation increases your oxytocin, which is the hormone that builds trust and connection. And lastly, practice gratitude at work. Start meetings with one acknowledgment of something that's working well in your team or some member that's helped you out that week. The evidence shows that workplace gratitude reduces burnout and increases engagement.
