136. Gratitude, Awe, and Wonder Increase Happiness and Improve Mental Health

Gratitude increases happiness, well-being, and a positive mood. Awe and wonder provoke self-diminishment and increased connectedness with other people that may decrease markers of chronic inflammation, increase kindness and generosity. This episode seeks to inspire you to reflect upon, perhaps even seek out experiences internally and externally that can evoke gratitude, awe, and wonder. Using mindfulness, we can choose to pay attention and evoke gratitude, awe, and wonder in various environments.   Join us at the Mindful Healers Connect in Nature Retreat which will have ample opportunities to practice gratitude and experience awe and wonder, especially amongst the Giant Redwoods of Muir Woods. Limited spots remain! www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-connect-in-nature If you want to find calm, contentment, and a clear and meaningful path forward in areas of your life beyond relationships, I invite you to explore private mindful coaching with Dr. Mahoney www.jessiemahoneymd.com If you want to develop a mindfulness practice, reach out to Dr. Liang www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.