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In this episode find out how gratitude helps fight depression and anxiety by re-wiring the brain. Find out how we have tried to teach our kids real gratitude, what works and what we did wrong.
Show Notes
In this episode find out how gratitude helps fight depression and anxiety by re-wiring the brain. Find out how we have tried to teach our kids real gratitude, what works and what we did wrong.
Why is Gratitude so important
- It rewires the brain
- Increases will power
- Keeps you calm
- Boost morale
- Count your blessings
- The more you practice gratitude, the more attuned you are to it and the more you can enjoy its psychological benefits.
How to Cultivate Gratitude
Teaching Kids Gratitude
- What we NOTICE in our lives for which we can be grateful
- How we THINK about why we have been given those things
- How we FEEL about the things we have been given
- What we DO to express appreciation in turn
Tools to help with gratitude
- Gratitude Journal (Write down daily three things you are grateful)
- Write letters of thanks to people in your life.
- Give a "call out" or "ata boy" to someone each day.
- Donate to a charity to show gratitude
- Volunteer at a charitable organization. (justserve.org)
- Recognition awards - Darren's work has the ability to say thank you with a recognition award.
- Gratitude bucks - We have done this to teach children how to show gratitude.
Lemonade Moment of the Week
- Our kids and grandkids tell us what they are thankful for.
Links
- https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/the-amazing-way-gratitude-rewires-your-brain-for-happiness.html
- https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/4-ways-to-train-your-brain-for-positivity.html
- https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_parents_neglect_to_teach_about_gratitude
- http://justserve.org
What is Where's the Lemonade??
They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. Making lemonade is not always easy or possible. For us, we found ourselves single in our 40's with kids at home and starting life over again. Luckily we found each other, online no doubt. When we began blending families, schedules, traditions, and laundry, we discovered lots of lemons. Our podcast is a reflection on how we get through the hard times and enjoy the good times on our new journey together, all with ten kids in tow. Sometimes when life gives you lemons, you make lemon squares. Lemonade might come later.