Step Into Your Power! With A Healthy Dose Of Grati

Expressing gratitude has a profound impact on our well-being. It triggers the release of neurotransmitters and hormones like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, which are associated with pleasure, mood regulation, and social bonding. Gratitude also activates important brain regions that regulate emotions and memory. By focusing on what we have and thanking others, we can experience healing effects and feel happier. Practicing gratitude can positively influence our brain chemistry, emotional state, and overall health. Step into your power with a healthy dose of gratitude Let's explore the fascinating effects of gratitude on your brain and body Hi, I am standing in for Magda She is an RN and certified kidney health coach who has spent the last 30 years promoting wellness with or without chronic disease today We are excited to share with you what I am learning about the power of gratitude How it works why it works and how it can change your life I Am just so excited that you've decided to join us on this journey. I Want to say to each of our viewers and followers. Thank you Gratitude derived from the Latin word grazia refers to a state of thankfulness or being grateful When we express gratitude it has a profound impact on our well-being Here's how it works Expressing gratitude triggers neurotransmitters and hormones dopamine serotonin and oxytocin are the three we'll be discussing today What do these substances do? Dopamine when we express gratitude our brain releases a surge of dopamine Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure reward motivation attention and bodily movements With this increase in dopamine you want to get up and go not lay in a depressed fetal curl Serotonin gratitude also affects serotonin levels Serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating mood emotions and overall well-being and decreasing cortisol associated with stress Oxytocin gratitude upgrades our hormones including oxytocin Oxytocin promotes social bonding and desire for meaningful relationships Parts of the brain activated the amygdala and hippocampus two critical brain regions are activated by feelings of gratitude These areas regulate bodily functions emotions and memory Expressing gratitude can lead to increased activity in these regions Psychological benefits gratitude enhances psychological well-being It helps us focus on what we have rather than what we lack leading to intrinsic motivation and awareness of the present moment By thanking others ourselves or even nature we can experience healing effects and feel happier in Summary practicing gratitude positively influences our brain chemistry emotional state and overall health So take a moment to appreciate the little things it can transform ordinary days into moments of Thanksgiving Remember gratitude is like a gift you give yourself and others