Does Counting Our Blessings Really Change Anything?
Nov 24, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, a discussion unfolds about the true impact of gratitude on musicians and their craft. Research reveals that counting blessings can bolster resilience and well-being. Listeners learn practical exercises to incorporate gratitude into their daily routines, ultimately enriching their mindset and enhancing relationships within the music community. Explore how a simple shift in perspective can transform both practice and performance, leading to a more joyful musical experience.
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Gratitude's Broad Benefits
Counting blessings weekly can improve general life optimism and reduce health issues.
Gratitude acts as a catalyst for positive psychological and behavioral changes over time.
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Gratitude Softens Criticism
Musicians face criticism often, which can be uncomfortable or intimidating.
Gratitude helps reduce aggressive reactions to critique by increasing empathy.
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Practice Daily Gratitude
Try the "three good things" exercise by writing three daily positive events and their causes every night for a week.
Use an accountability buddy or family to build a daily gratitude habit and shift conversations positively.
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Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so whether your holiday will be of the turkey, turducken, or Tofurky variety, the one thing we all have in common is that someone will suggest that we go around the table and share one thing that we're grateful for, just as we're about to eat. 🥹
There are an awful lot of quotes out there about how we ought to count our blessings. And it does sound like a good thing to do. But does this actually do anything?
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