What happens to your brain when you practice gratitude?

If you could rewire your brain, would you? ✨🤯✨

If you were on the fence on whether practicing gratitude was for you, knowing that with a consistent practice you can literally rewire your brain has got to have you a little bit curious…?

It sparks positive changes in your brain, strengthening the regions responsible for happiness and wellbeing.

So what actually happens to your brain when practice gratitude?

YOU RESHAPE YOUR NEURAL PATHWAYS

By practicing gratitude you will rewire neural pathways in your brain which leads to lasting changes in your thinking patterns and emotional experiences.

YOU STRENGTHEN YOUR PREFRONTAL CORTEX

The prefrontal cortex helps you to regulate your emotions and decision making.

By practicing gratitude regularly you are strengthening the neural connections in this region and as a result it makes it easier for you to focus on positive aspects and filter out negativity.

YOU BOOST YOUR DOPAMINE AND REWARD PATHWAYS

Rewarding your brain with gratitude kicks off the release of dopamine which is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation.

This makes it easier to notice and appreciated the positive aspects of your life.

YOU TRIGGER THE RELEASE OF OXYTOCIN

By expressing gratitude it triggers the release of oxytocin AKA the bonding hormone. This enhances your social connections, trust and empathy which will reinforce positive interactions and deepen your relationships.

The more you are grateful, the more positivity you are feeding into your life and your brain, understanding the science of gratitude was a game changer for me, I am convinced that you’ll never get rid of all your negative thoughts but if you are grateful for what you have whether it be big or small it kicks off a chain reaction to bring more positivity in your life.

Gratitude is obviously a no brainer - would you agree?