Gratitude: The Secret Sauce to Boosting Your Mood with Dr. Lisa LaCon
Episode Overview
Gratitude as a transformative power, especially during the holiday season Discussion about seasonal affective disorder and its influence on mood Importance of daily practice of expressing gratitude and counteracting the winter blues with healthy activities Open discussions, appreciative gestures, and an inclusive community Encouraging listeners to adopt a daily practice of expressing gratitude
If you focus on what you're thankful for, you're releasing dopamine and now you're having a pleasurable moment in time right here and now. Being thankful, that's one ingredient to gratitude. And when I say unleashed, guess what? There are no boundaries in what you're thankful for.
Feeling down as the days get shorter? Dr. Lisa LaCon is here to help. In this episode of 'Urban Tools for Change', she breaks down the magic of gratitude and how it can turn your mood around, especially during the gloomy winter months. Dr. LaCon reveals three key ingredients to practicing gratitude: being thankful, showing appreciation, and spreading kindness. But she doesn’t stop there.
She also tackles how our thoughts and words shape our emotions and offers practical tips to fight off seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Whether you're dealing with holiday stress or just need a pick-me-up, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt discussions. It's like a warm hug for your soul, reminding you that a little gratitude can go a long way in making life brighter.