Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good idea — it’s a powerful productivity multiplier and mindset tool that shapes your life, your energy, and even your long-term success.

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with Dr. Will Johns, executive pastor and author of Everything Is Better Than You Think, to explore how gratitude rewires your mindset, builds resilience, and helps you live and work with more clarity, joy, and purpose.

You'll learn:

Why our brains default toward negativity — and how gratitude shifts your focus
How gratitude improves decision-making, creativity, and resilience
Practical, simple ways to practice gratitude daily (without forcing toxic positivity)
Why comparison steals contentment — and how to reclaim joy in a social media world
How gratitude supports grieving, life transitions, and emotional balance
What it really means to “live fully” in your professional, personal, and purpose-driven pillars

Whether you're building a business, developing healthier habits, or simply trying to show up better for the people you love, this episode will help you cultivate a gratitude-based mindset that fuels wholistic, sustainable productivity.

🎧 Listen now to learn how gratitude can transform your mindset, your results, and your life.

Show Links

Get Dr. Johns' book "Everything is Better Than You Think" - https://wholprod.link/everythingisbetter

Check out Dr. Johns' podcast - https://wholprod.link/gratitudepodcast

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
04:24 The Journey into Gratitude Research
05:41 Transformative Power of Gratitude
11:38 Everything is Better Than You Think
14:16 Gratitude as a Lens
16:57 The Importance of Intentional Gratitude Practice
19:46 Gratitude in Relationships and Marriage
21:50 Gratitude is a Lifelong Journey
24:33 Simple Practices for Gratitude
27:39 Integrating Gratitude into Daily Life
29:07 The Benefits of Gratitude
32:37 Overcoming Obstacles to Gratitude
35:56 Social Media's Impact on Gratitude
42:20 Gratitude in Times of Pain
46:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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