EP. 47: Why Gratitude is Even More Important to the ADHD Brain

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Tracy talks about ADHD and gratitude. A practice of gratitude is important for everyone, but for those of us with ADHD, it’s even more important. Why? Because processing emotions starts in the brain itself, and emotions motivate action. This means that if your emotions are negative, you will be completely unmotivated. But if your emotions are positive and you’re working in an area of high interest, the sky's the limit.

Discover:

Why we can’t get anything done without positive emotionHow positive emotion is directly related to dopamine, memory, behavior, focus, and motivationHow gratitude directly influences our emotionsHow a practice of gratitude helps our ADHD symptomsHow gratitude affects sleepHow gratitude affects executive function, including focusHow gratitude makes it more likely that we will stick to our goals and start new habitsHow gratitude boosts dopamine and serotonin in our brainsHow gratitude allows us to focus on what’s going right in our lives rather than what’s wrongHow gratitude will make you more friends and attract people who want to be around you

Tracy also explains how to start a Gratitude Journal, where you begin and end each day with positive emotion. Learn what Tracy’s *Positive Emotion Dossier* is and how it can help you. She also shares how the idea in the book *29 Gifts* helped her increase gratitude and uplevel her holidays last year. Additionally, Tracy discusses how Abraham Hicks can help you change negative thoughts to focus more on gratitude, and why your thoughts will always determine how happy you are.
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Resources:

ADHD and the Practice of Gratitude by Dr. Kari MillerThe Five Minute Journal

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