How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain

How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain | Jim Kwik

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Every Thanksgiving, people reflect on what they're most thankful for. This tradition can actually rewire your brain, and giving thanks year-round has tremendous benefits for your brain and body. Gratitude is an appreciation of what is meaningful to you. You can train yourself to constantly be thankful for the little things in life.
Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for. - Zig Ziglar
Your hypothalamus is the part of your brain that regulates critical bodily functions like your appetite. A National Institutes of Health study found that when you express kindness or feel gratitude, your hypothalamus floods your brain with dopamine. This gives you a natural high, motivating you to do good and express gratitude even more.
UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center found that regularly expressing gratitude changes the molecular structure of your brain, keeps your gray matter functioning, and makes you healthier and happier.
0:00 Gratitude during Thanksgiving
0:48 What is gratitude?
1:09 How gratitude rewires your brain
2:07 Studies on gratitude
2:39 Benefits of gratitude
5:14 Gratitude journal
6:28 Express gratitude
7:14 Practice mindfulness
7:49 Reduce judgment
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@amyitis Жыл бұрын

I practice gratitude every day and I can assure you that he is correct. I don't ever compare myself to anyone, I can be happy for others, my happiness level is at an all time high, and I learn not to care about what other people think of me or talk about me. It's having the self awareness and desire to be better and do better each day

@abedulrahman Жыл бұрын

How do you practice? Journaling?

@amyitis Жыл бұрын

@Abedulrahman it's a lot of work, but 100% worth it. I'll tell you now, I have ZERO reason to be happy because my life circumstances are not good (I have C-PTSD on top of other issues going on) but happiness is a choice. I journal everyday, I name 5 things I'm grateful for and why (even things like "I'm grateful I have a roof over my head to keep me sheltered from outside"), I meditate, do about 5-10 min of yoga each day, listening to daily affirmations, exercise every other day, take cold showers in the morning (gets your blood circulating), balanced diet, staying away from toxic social media, reading self-help books (Joe Dispenza is a good one), and the main one, is having goals/ambitions and working towards that every day. You feel a sense of purpose when you're working towards something, when you're growing, challenging yourself, learning something new. If you want to go do something or travel somewhere, do it. People dont like traveling alone but its the most invigorating thing, i learned so much about myself when i traveled alone. GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE because comfort is the death of dreams. The worst place to be is in the same place you were last year, grow.

@lesliestead7985 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou that's so inspiring I'm going to start being grateful all the time right now

@Grateful2Exist Жыл бұрын

@@amyitis Wow this is amazing advice. I have had similar outlooks. There's a saying that I love which is "Life begins that the edge of your comfort zone." It's great to try new things, not let fear of something new or failure stop you. Best wishes to you.

@JoseMartinez-yc9zg Жыл бұрын

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@Cazzie4ever Жыл бұрын

I walk for exercise every day, and as I do, I list my blessings. It raises my spirits, and makes me want to improve on the things I can.

@galactictea Жыл бұрын

i remember doing 100 days of gratitude challenge when i was going through a difficult time in university, it helped tremendously with my anxiety, depression and my wellbeing overall. gratitude really helps you to deal with your life or unfortunate things that happen to you positively.

@makijesus321 Жыл бұрын

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@makijesus321 Жыл бұрын

@skepticalgenious Жыл бұрын

I believe in this so much. To see if it was true I did the opposite for 1 year. 2021 I went into every conspiracy only watched negative news. And listened to angry rock and dark rap. Hospitalized 2x for Anxiety and dehydration. Then 2022 I did the positive. Honestly even if nothing changed in the world. My own mind has been amazing. Being thankful daily for hundreds of things. I thank everyone that went to work. It takes a society of workers to make this all work. We have for more to be thankful for. In my opinion

@BillionaireSunena Жыл бұрын

How did you do 100 days challenge? By writing or speaking ?

@dannykriss9354 Жыл бұрын

@@skepticalgenious p1. L000000

@nicoledacic9239 Жыл бұрын

I am thankful for my children 👧 and my good husband and food that we have every day, because some people don’t even have that; thank you Jim!

@jamesbetton9879 Жыл бұрын

I’m thankful for all the learning that Jim Kwik teaches about the mind. I’m so grateful and thankful for my family, who I love and admire.

@michaelbull1513 Жыл бұрын

The best way to show gratitude and benefit from it is to give your gratitude and praise to your creator, God.

@bernardpigott5516 Жыл бұрын

Being in a state of gratitude tricks my brain into living in the present. I'm less likely to ruminate about the past or worry about the future.

@elizabethk3238 Жыл бұрын

I have learned gratitude over the last 15 years. I'm 75, and live modestly, but with such gratitude.

@johnbags2525 Жыл бұрын

I’m thankful you’re on this earth, ma'am.

@besthillsongworshipsongs48 Жыл бұрын

I was out of school for 3 years but God came through and made a way . I just graduted my high school yesterday Glory to God

@PRHILL9696 10 ай бұрын

god is fantasy

@zacharybloo9884 3 ай бұрын

@@PRHILL9696 a very effective fantasy I guess

@PRHILL9696 3 ай бұрын

An evil occult fantasy that ruins lives@@zacharybloo9884

@robertpreston2220 3 ай бұрын

god is a cult myth

@ladonnabellavillalobos9627 Жыл бұрын

I keep trying to tell everyone I know they can’t understand why I act so crazy happy all the time they think I’m on drugs or I’m drunk, but they know I don’t drink or take drugs and they want to know what I do and I said I’m just so thankful for you for my children for God I’m thankful to be alive I’ve always believed but my great grandma tell me this have an attitude of gratitude and that stuck in my brain and there’s things I can see that other people don’t even notice I tell you what you are a great example for people and how appropriate is your name?❤

@charitomattson7787 Жыл бұрын

My everyday and forever gratitude are my 3 kids. We don't always see eye to eye but I thank God every seconds of my life.

@shewlyahmed9185 Жыл бұрын

I am thankful for you Jim Kwik! For sharing your knowledge and making us believe that we’re “Limitless” 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@irenelicup208 Жыл бұрын

Me and my son always saying gratitude every night before we go to bed,and in the morning we say prayer to God to protect us from danger,and we ask our angels to guide us and protect also to all people in the whole world.

@brendaleevillarreal9851 Жыл бұрын

I am Grateful for my home I am grateful for the food I have and the water. I am grateful for the chance to start my own business.

@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH Жыл бұрын

I always thought that gratitude is what opens more doors.

@carlajones2619 Жыл бұрын

one of the things that we must practice to be a happy human is to have GRATITUDE! Anything anyone gives you or do for you , even a nice hello BE THANKFUL! Because Mommy taught us THE PERSON DIDN'T HAVE TO DO IT!!! when someone gives you a call just to see how you are doing BE THANKFUL that someone is thinking about you! I also THANK God for life and all I have!

@forextradestudio9282 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate my family, My wife my son my daughter and being healthy enough to go to work and work a physical job at 53 years of age. Some people are not so blessed. ❤️

@marygoodman9530 Жыл бұрын

Starts with be humble and being appreciative concerning the small blessings. Thank you

@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW Жыл бұрын

gratitude is a form of wealth

@victoriamihai2239 Жыл бұрын

I have always wanted to travel and I arranged my life in a way that even a modest wage helps me achieve this. I always come back from my holidays with diamonds and pearls in my soul. You are right. I have always been greatful for everything I have. And exercise helps you achive so much more on your holidays. Like you can hike to see the Rainbow Mt at 5100 metres.

@maggyrae1333 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful to be alive I am grateful for the opportunity I am grateful I grow every day I am grateful to have found Jim kwik

@carolingram5948 Жыл бұрын

Lately I have been hearing about how gratitude improves our lives. And have been doing a gratitude mediation some evenings and at times writing down what I am grateful for. After seeing this video I will add this to my life on a daily basis, so I am grateful for this video! Last week I tripped and fell with my favorite tea mug in hand and it is broken. As I was looking for a new morning tea mug I saw one that had "Start every day with a Grateful Heart" printed on it. Thought to myself that this will remind me to practice gratitude. And I am grateful to the wonderful chiropractor who is helping me rapidly recover from that fall. Also I am grateful that 3 months ago I decided to eliminate food items that were causing me chronic inflammation and pain. I think my reduced inflammation is allowing a rapid healing. So I am now smiling and feeling grateful.

@cheripitout3273 Жыл бұрын

I know you said you should not list things that money can buy but I'm so grateful for being able to buy all the nice things I want and doing well in my career. I'm grateful for a safe place to live with a comfortable bed and a nice hot shower. I'm grateful for the nice people I get to work with and I'm grateful I can help other people with what they need. I'm also grateful for loving myself and putting myself first as it feels amazing. I can go on for days so just to say I'm grateful for being grateful.

@childearth4039 Жыл бұрын

Dr Kwik gratitude has to be practiced with caution . We must not allow gratitude to be wrongfully applied and to the wrong people. For instance a child may need to get away from destructive parents rather than being grateful to them which will only weaken and disarm a person who should fight a battle.

@maximelagace Жыл бұрын

"Spend time in nature, away from digital devices." -Jim Kwik Yes, so needed...

@toluadek Жыл бұрын

I was raised to be grateful no matter what, and it's not even difficult to show gratitude, when I take my walks I have all the serenity I need and in that moment, I'm grateful to God.

@PRHILL9696 10 ай бұрын

god is messed up

@Ania.Ania. Жыл бұрын

I thank for my body, my senses, my people around me, my neighbours, my baby, my ex husband, my work, my parents, my cat, food, water, air, my house, the night, the seasons, clothes…❤❤❤❤…

@roseidaclarettemoraes1989 Жыл бұрын

I thank God and the Universe, for sending me the people in my Life, who made things so good for me...just to say one. There is so much, I am grateful for. Thankyou

@jamesbrown8711 Жыл бұрын

I'm grateful 🙏 for fresh air to breathe today and above 6ft., I've lost an Aunt afew days ago from cancer, and I'm still here it could've been me not able to live, but I'm still here thank God.,everyday is a gift and I am grateful.

@SunMusic868 Жыл бұрын

Amen!! Thank you Lord for waking us, thank you Lord for letting us make us through the weekend into the week. Thank you Father for all that you continue to do in our lives. We are blessed and Highly favored. Thank you Lord for giving us peace. Even when the world, family, love ones change and fail you never change Lord because you are unchanging your love can never compare to any other love. Thank you Lord for your grace, love, salvation and mercy. Have a beautiful week ahead my brothers and sisters in Christ.💙💙🙏🙏❤❤❤

@jamesharris3061 Жыл бұрын

That was so beautiful

@PRHILL9696 10 ай бұрын

The lord is a myth

@societysista6187 8 ай бұрын

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17) 🙏

@societysista6187 8 ай бұрын

@@PRHILL9696The Holy Bible mentions the word ‘gratitude’ approximately 157 times; fact.

@PRHILL9696 8 ай бұрын

So?????@@societysista6187

@ahsanfilibuster Жыл бұрын

Thank you James. We are told to say Alhamdulillah which means Thanks to Allah, even at the moment of adversity. Jazak Allah ❤ you’re a legend

@user-hb8zb7hr6e 10 ай бұрын

I kindly request of you learn about Jesus Christ. Otherwise ignore this comment

@VisiblyJacked Жыл бұрын

In addition to "gratitude", I love the word "appreciation". Try thinking "I appreciate X so much!"

@Sofiasart00 Жыл бұрын

I’m thankful for having a secure roof over my head and my health and the health of my loved ones.

@annamiller9153 Жыл бұрын

Jim, I'm grateful that can listen to you and understand you (as English is not my first language) ;) all the best for you:)

@minky7252 Жыл бұрын

True. Grateful for something every day

@maryh.williams3967 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for where iam today. I may not where I once was. Iam grateful for my family, new job. My health. Warmth and safety. Iam grateful for the time I get to share with everyone one around me today. Iam grateful for my working car to get me to work today. I am grateful for soap and a warm shower today. I grateful for clean clothes today. Iam grateful for food I have today. Iam always grateful for my beautiful dog. I love him so much and am so grateful to have him and am able to care for them.

@lornareddy5638 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for the gift of life and having a loving God who is interested in every detail of our lives there is so much to be grateful for thanks be to God Amen

@oriasol2040 Жыл бұрын

I used to do this a year and a half ago, before I moved a country. Thank you for remanding me that the right attitude must be of gratitude. Thank you. God bless you

@dr.laraib3483 9 ай бұрын

I am thankful for having a wonderful family who accomodates me in every aspect. I am thankful for being healthy in my body. I am thankful for having a career that adds meaning to my life . I am thankful for thé changes i am currently experiencing that will help me grow as a person!

@axlwinehouse6210 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for everything from my lovely family to my clear nose.

@sparksmiles8420 Жыл бұрын

I thank my family for being in good and bad times for me

@1Indig0 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for content like this, for people who share videos with aim to public relief from self saboteur. My memories riddled with negative bias. I miss the joy and health that came with it.

@labradormcgraw Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I actually cried at that. This is perfect.... Just perfect. ❤

@outlander234 Жыл бұрын

It does make sense since it relieves stress immediately since you arent in hunt mode anymore but relax mode.

@ttjj 4 ай бұрын

I’m thankful for good health, my kids and my family

@leizllabsog1400 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy and grateful for my family, our good health, the gift of life and for the daily blessings. Thank you Jesus!

@sangapplegate6538 Жыл бұрын

I’m thankful for all the books that helped me to grow up, my kids, all the trees around the house, warm weather, friends, squirrels, birds… Thank you, Thank you..

@nancyharizi2468 Жыл бұрын

I am great full for my family,good health and to have good homemade food 🙌

@danayarbrough7934 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate all of you.Thank you Thank you Thank you

@successtoday897 Жыл бұрын

Grateful for everything I have around me. I have bad days and good days, but I never stop feeling grateful.

@king-uf1wu Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your support, thank you for the video 🫡

@heavenleejustice Жыл бұрын

I am thankful 4 U Mr. Kwik, you channel & stories has helped me get me back. I am thankful I can remember the lady's story who lost a family heir loom & found it in her basement. Called you crying (as I really understand her moment of recovery. I am extremely greatful today I can remember your video on You visiting a friend who's Father told you not to let school stop you from learning

@ashapatel4887 Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell the whole story or tell me where I can find it

@bleedbluegreen999 Жыл бұрын

GRATITUDE IS THE ATTITUDE!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING

@sylviashuller5557 Жыл бұрын

I Am Grateful for your Love and Time in sharing with us. Thank you for being you. I Love the realised outcomes of the Attitude of Gratitude. It makes me Feel Good 🎉

@danettelawrence281 Жыл бұрын

So grateful for this! Gratitude practice has changed my life. I go to gratitude when I get my wheels in a ditch, or am grousing about something. Changing my molecular structure? Yes, thank you!

@minnieandaya6329 Жыл бұрын

I am Thankful & Grateful everyday of my Life. Yes. Have an Attitude of Gratitude❤

@GaijinTV Жыл бұрын

Japan! Love living here and grateful for the people who have made it what it is. Domo Arigato Jim san !

@warnvgaming2151 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for the morning that give me opportunity to grow and connect with such kind teacher.💕

@iancronin1751 Жыл бұрын

Practicing gratitude changed my life while I was in treatment for drinks and drugs 4years ago. It has been the hinge to my recovery...transformed me, which transformed my life ❤

@lidarall5346 Жыл бұрын

Gratitude. A mindset and a chosen way of living. Thanks for sharing this message @JimKwik. The science behind it is also amazing.

@isagokamo5826 Жыл бұрын

I'm grateful for the fact that i went on to the internet and i searched "how can i make my brain stong" and i found this video as a suggestion 😊

@nirmalamathias2472 Жыл бұрын

I am greatfull to Jim Kwik for posting all these information inorderfor me to learn and practice in my life to improve my way. I live. Thank you Jim Kwik.

@gemsnus Жыл бұрын

Today I start my Gratitude Journal. Thank you Jim!

@bonnie-sue Жыл бұрын

What a well spoken and thoughtful video.💙 It truly aligns with the Lord message to always give Thanks to the Lord for everything, give thanks to the Lord for he is good, and his love endures forever. I am very thankful for you Mr. Kwik for all your rich and insightful treasures you share with all of us around the 🌎. You truly are a great blessing and gift. Thank you thank you.

@debrafodor Ай бұрын

I've learned to practice gratitude, to see the value and the blessings in the things and most of all the people in my life. I have grain a greater appreciation of oneself. Being grateful connects you with your inner joy, that help you see the world in a whole different way. It changes your wants into kindness and a thankful heart for all the little things in your beautiful life 😊❤

@vickielewallen3799 Жыл бұрын

My favorite happiness/optimism lesson was this little verse, "Two prisoners looked out through the bars, one saw mud, the other, stars." We all have problems and all have blessings, so much better, happier, to keep our main *focus* on the blessings.

@tamou_whanau1441 Жыл бұрын

I'm always grateful for everything in my life. Even the bad. What could be bad for me could also be good for someone else.b

@lovice43 Жыл бұрын

Blessed and grateful ALWAYS IN ALL WAYS GOD IS EVERYTHING!! 🙏🏾 AMEN ❤️

@tharumakumaritharmalingam8648 Жыл бұрын

I am thankful I got to see and listen to this video today.

@libbywallace1 Жыл бұрын

I always say I am grateful! I am grateful each day and I say it out loud! I am grateful for this video

@dwightman000 11 ай бұрын

Yes, having gratitude everyday makes us happy. I'm glad to see my garden to have a guava growing planted by birds thru their droppings. I'm glad to see these 2 butterflies (white small and a big one like printed in a bakery product "CALUMET " i'm grateful to them always visiting my garden every morning even there's No nectar

@namthomson1124 Жыл бұрын

We’re missing you teacher 🙏🇬🇧

@moja-mojahh.jpeg.9829 Жыл бұрын

I'm just thankful that I happened to find and watch this video on KZfaq. Thanks Kwik for showing us that we don't have to chase for happiness. That happiness is just a by product for those people who are thankful even in small things and contented in simple things they have in their lives. 🙏

@wallacepeeace3992 Жыл бұрын

I was doing the 3 things I'm grateful for but got away from it, this is a better explanation for me to be motivated, thank you.

@itsMeFaisall Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your efforts to help us with your great videos. I am a Muslim and our Religion taught us to be always grateful to our god for all blessings around us or even in ourselves like being an aware person or being in good health etc. thank you again for this great video

@michaelbabbs7585 Жыл бұрын

YOUR re_legion also tells you to kill infidels

@evadiva2217 2 күн бұрын

I appreciate my good HEALTH!!!

@aproverbs31_woman Жыл бұрын

I am thankful for this video, for my breath, for my babies, for my fiancé, and for the Word of God which is life to my bones. 🎉❤

@PRHILL9696 10 ай бұрын

god is a myth

@SueDamron Жыл бұрын

Wow! “It’s thankful people that are happy!” I needed this! Thank you!

@YLEOforHealth Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for your awesome Superbrain program which we are on the 9th day lesson now. And your wonderful teaching here on your channel. God bless you Jim

@elainethomas8469 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree that you can train yourself to constantly be thankful. I have done that for many years.

@lovelybrown3849 Жыл бұрын

I’m thankful for god who give me strength everyday.

@myrnalaserna4910 Жыл бұрын

I am thankful for you sharing this information. God bless you!💖

@samreengill4080 Жыл бұрын

Jim, your videos are very precise and relatable which is why I watch them till the end

@autumapple Жыл бұрын

I am extremely grateful for love and kindness. What a beautiful post, thank you🙏🏼

@dimpiearora1255 Жыл бұрын

This was wonderful, i have been practicing this with 10 gratitudes in the morning but will start when I go to bad, always love learning new things.

@cosmicmanifestation1111 6 ай бұрын

When thinking about life, remember this. No amount of guilt can change the past, and no amount of anxiety can change the future. Someday you will look back and know exactly why it had to happen. Always be thankful to God ❤

@mthxjzz6462 Жыл бұрын

Its humility that opens the Gateway. Gratitude is a feel and a Mindset that is important for health (and healthy relationships). But Humility is access to intuition and awareness thus to the superconcious.

@Tom.Livanos Жыл бұрын

Nice comment. I particularly like the nod you give to both the emotional and the mental/psychological aspects of gratitude. Thank-you.

@azharmuhammedu549 Жыл бұрын

Thankful for having the opportunity to have seen this video. Thanks, Jim.

@lovenaturevlogs9619 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this beautiful breath because of this we all are alive

@ripunjaybora4809 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful for all my pastselves.... So grateful for everything that person had done to become better and better everyday & I am grateful for my present self too, for being able to appreciate that✨⚡❤

@roxannecormier19 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful that I came across your message today Jim and I’ve subscribed to your channel.

@wardanaseem778 Жыл бұрын

Gratitude is really important for fighting with life problems

@timothywachowicz8308 Жыл бұрын

Deepest Gratitude & Appreciation for posting this episode Jim!!! So vital right now & always for us all! Continuous Thanks to You, Your Team, & the awesome community You've created playing such a positive role in raising vibrations around the world one brain at a time... Limitless Blessings to You all

@carolinelawrie7142 Жыл бұрын

Grateful to you Jim for this! In 2023 I'm keeping a daily gratitude journal and so far I have not missed a day 👍😁

@theubercaste Жыл бұрын

Do you say thank you even for mundane things: socks, blinds, etc? I always found this exercise to be sooo tedious for me.

@jeanpelley173 Жыл бұрын

I thank My Precious Jesus for giving his life and shedding his Precious Holy Blood and washing me in his previous holy blood…Jesus gave his Life for the whole world… And I thank Jesus for giving me Life.. And Jesus wakes me up every morning to see another day…

@5indinah Жыл бұрын

I am so grateful for you, for this amazing gratitude message, for life and all its wonders, for health, for my family, friends, communities, for peace, happiness, joy, prosperity, for success, money, opportunities, for all the people who inspire me and help me to be better, for nature, our earth and world, for beauty, kindness, for technology that help us to connect with others and make a positive impact, above all for God’s grace, protection, guidance and infinite blessings to feel grateful always 🙏💙💛💖💝

@AmitPatel-dk8es Жыл бұрын

Jai krupalu Dev Thanks to Unseen Ishwariya shakti for giving Pratyaksh Sad Guruji A spiritual living Master in our life to guide direct and to Transform ourself which is not possible without his grace and to give wisdom to choose from less wrong and right, temporary and permanent and to do Nishkam Seva as per Bhagvad Gita karmyog Many many thanks from bottom of my heart