@arthurcbrooks: Gratitude interrupts negative rumination. When your mind gets stuck in sadness, worry, or irritation, your amygdala keeps looping the same emotion. The key is to break that loop by shifting your attention. The benefits of gratitude aren’t exactly a secret, but many of us still think of it as some kind of fixed personality trait. Some people seem to be born grateful, while the rest of us feel like we’re the ones who automatically notice what’s wrong. It’s true that we all have different affect profiles, but gratitude works the same way happiness does. It’s a skill you can train, and it becomes more powerful the more you practice it. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this week’s episode of ‘Office Hours’, focuses on my five-step gratitude protocol and the research behind each practice. Watch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Dr. Arthur Brooks

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