Grit and determination to change your habits can only get you so far... if you want to be happier you have to stop and think about how nice people have been to you and how nice you can be to them in return. This circle of gratitude - the science suggests - will also make you a better friend to one of the most important people in your life... your future self.
Dr Laurie Santos investigates this effect with Northeastern University's Prof David DeSteno - author of Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion and Pride.
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01/13/20 • 26 min
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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos - Grateful Expectations
Transcript Summary
In the episode titled "Grateful Expectations," the speaker interviews psychology professor David Desteno to explore the power of gratitude and its impact on various aspects of our lives. They discuss how cultivating gratitude not only improves mental well-being and physical health but also helps doctors invest more effort into diagnoses and builds strong relationships. Gratitude can even enhance self-control, leading to better financial decision-making, increased job productivity, and a focus on long-term goals. Desteno's experiments reveal that feeling grateful increases patience and the willingness to delay immediate rewards for greater future benefits. By harnessing the power of moral emotions like gratitude, listeners can gain valuable insights on achieving personal and professional success.
Transcript
Pushkin. Most of the time. I like to think I'm a relatively nice person, but if I'm being completely honest, there is one person out there that I do tend to screw over constantly. Now mind you, I don't intend to be a jerk to this person. I mean, I actually care about her a lot, so I'm not purposefully out to get her, but I do inadvertently wind up making her life a lot more difficult. I've wroped her into doing all kinds of things she didn't want
Grateful Expectations Top Questions Answered
How does gratitude improve healthcare outcomes?
Gratitude has been found to improve outcomes in various aspects of life, including healthcare.
Can cultivating gratitude lead to a more fulfilling life?
Yes, pursuing success by cultivating gratitude can lead to a more fulfilling life and reduce stress.
What are the benefits of gratitude on physical health?
Grateful individuals tend to exercise more, save more, sleep better, have better blood pressure, and show less stress reactivity.
How does gratitude help in pursuing work-related skills?
Gratitude can help individuals pursue both resume virtues (work-related skills) and eulogy virtues (such as kindness and generosity).
Is gratitude a sign of weakness or power?
Gratitude is not a sign of weakness but an emotion of power.
What are some strategies to cultivate gratitude?
Strategies to cultivate gratitude include daily reflections on what one is grateful for and practicing reciprocity by offering and accepting help.
Can gratitude be curated as a habit?
Yes, gratitude can be curated and made a habit, leading to a positive change in the lens through which life is viewed.
How does gratitude affect patience and impatience?
Gratitude increases patience and decreases impatience for future rewards.
How does gratitude impact exercise, savings, and work ethic?
People who experience gratitude are more willing to exercise, save money, and work harder for long-term goals.
What was the result of expressing gratitude in a call center?
Expressing gratitude in a call center increased productivity by 50%.
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One more gratitude episode as we head into Thanksgiving!
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