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Gratitude Journaling with Dan Murray-Serter

Oct 10, 2021
Dan Murray-Serter, advocate for braincare and co-founder of Heights, discusses gratitude journaling, its benefits, and how to get started. The Braincare Journal, launched for World Mental Health Day, makes journaling easy with community support and scientific backing.
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  • Gratitude journaling increases happiness and mental well-being by noting things one is grateful for.
  • Selecting a suitable journal with prompts and habit tracking tools encourages consistent reflection and positive mindset formation.

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Benefits of Gratitude Journaling

Gratitude journaling, specifically focusing on noting thoughts and things one is grateful for, is backed by science for its mental well-being benefits. It increases happiness, reduces stress, promotes restful sleep, supports mental health, and enhances productivity and focus. Practicing gratitude through journaling triggers the release of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, leading to overall improved well-being and outlook on life.

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