Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How Experiencing 5 Minutes of Awe Can Improve Your Physical & Mental Wellbeing | Dr Dacher Keltner #405
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Nov 24, 2023 
Dacher Keltner, a psychology professor and author of The New Science of Everyday Wonder, shares insights on how moments of awe can significantly enhance our mental and physical health. He reveals that just five minutes of awe can transform well-being and discusses 'awe walks' which improve mental health through nature engagement. Keltner emphasizes how fostering awe helps shift our focus from self-centeredness to a deeper connection with the world, urging listeners to cultivate wonder in their everyday lives for greater happiness.
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Helping Distressed Teens
- To help distressed teens, encourage social connections, outdoor activities, and meaning-finding.
- Introduce them to awe, which offers comparable benefits to other well-being practices.
Benefits of Awe
- Experiencing awe benefits the immune system, cardiovascular system, and reduces stress.
- Even five minutes of awe can provide these significant health advantages.
Everyday Awe
- Awe isn't limited to nature; it's accessible in everyday moments if we train ourselves to see it.
- Dr. Chatterjee's expanded view reveals awe's potential presence in every interaction.
