Jim Kwik explains how expressing gratitude triggers dopamine and serotonin release. Writing down three things you're grateful for boosts mood and optimism, while also improving sleep, decision-making, and productivity.
Did you know that practicing gratitude can actually change the molecular structure of your brain? When you express gratitude, not just say you're grateful, but express gratitude, your brain releases dopamine, it releases serotonin, which are 2 crucial neurotransmitters that are responsible for your emotions, and they make you feel good, and they enhance your mood pretty much immediately. And research shows that even something as simple as writing things down, like 3 things that you're grateful for, can significantly improve your level Of optimism. Studies have found that gratitude can improve your decision-making skills. It can increase your productivity. Practicing gratitude may help you sleep better and longer. It also improves our overall self-esteem. It reduces social comparisons. Grateful people are more able to appreciate other people's accomplishments. You don't have to wait for a greater life to feel grateful. You start feeling grateful and you'll have a greater life.
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