86. Unpacking Everything We Got Wrong About Gratitude Thoughts May Vary

Welp, looks like we may have been practicing gratitude wrong (according to the research). Today, we adjust our coping strategies in light of the holiday season. We chatted about the emotional baggage the holidays hold for us, how we've been doing gratitude wrong, and the research behind how to practice gratitude. Then, you shared with us what you’re grateful for! 

0:00 Intro
04:20 We’ve been practicing gratitude wrong our entire lives
01:28 Thoughts on Thanksgiving
04:23 Thoughts on Christmas
07:25 Christmas time traditions
10:28 Experiencing gratitude
16:31 Some research-based evidence
19:20 What we've been doing wrong
31:43 What y’all are grateful for

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