Issue #170: Happiness Doesn't Make Us Grateful
Good morning…
Today’s Quick Win
Weekly Insights: Optimism & Gratitude
Inspiration: Don’t Limit Yourself
Brain Games: Jam Session
“It is not happiness that makes us grateful, it is gratefulness that makes us happy.”
In a study of over 800 descriptive traits, “grateful” was rated in the top 4%. So it is a highly valued character trait in others…and ourselves. (Positive Psychology)
Weekly Insights
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Inspiration | Don’t Limit Yourself
Don’t think you can run a marathon? Think you’re past your prime?
Think again.
Two months ago Chris Girbes (you met him in Issue #142) couldn’t swim a single lap in the pool. But he was committed to joining us for the upcoming Triathlon.
Yesterday, he and I went out for an open water swim in swift currents of the Gulf of Mexico - he swam a full mile without coming back to shore.
How did he do it? Nothing out of the ordinary - just put in the work.
A few tips from a swim coach, diligent practice in the pool every week, and a strong “why” (complete the upcoming race).
Easy formula - the hard part is sticking with it. But it’s amazing what we’re all capable of.
Don’t doubt what’s possible - you can do more than you know.
Here’s some bonus inspiration for this week’s theme of gratitude:
Want more?
Check out this list of the 32 best videos when it comes to gratitude, including a TED Talk from Brother David Steindl-Rast (96 yr old monk) and the kid who wrote 365 thank you notes in a year.
Brain Games | Jam Session
Go play an instrument! If you don’t have one, then consider learning one - the violin is the best for cognitive development. Not musically inclined? Then just turn on some music you love and actively listen, maybe even belt out a few lyrics.
Why: Boost creative thinking
Thanks for another great week! See you on Monday with some in-depth stuff on nutrition and how to navigate the grocery store. In the meantime, “every little thing, gonna be all right…”
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