Greetings,
During pressing times like these, it can be easy to slide into a negative thinking pattern of only noticing what's not going so well. When we focus on the negative, our brain is actually trying to protect us... but it doesn't tend to make those around us all that happy. Interested as to why our brains do this? Check out this video on "the negativity bias" for more info. The Science of Gratitude is another great explanation video, more for adults.
I put together a Gratitude 101 video with a great gratitude exercise you can do to help shift your mindset and improve your overall mood and positive feelings. Check out this video on Gratitude as a Life Skill for an animated example :)
During pressing times like these, it can be easy to slide into a negative thinking pattern of only noticing what's not going so well. When we focus on the negative, our brain is actually trying to protect us... but it doesn't tend to make those around us all that happy. Interested as to why our brains do this? Check out this video on "the negativity bias" for more info. The Science of Gratitude is another great explanation video, more for adults.
I put together a Gratitude 101 video with a great gratitude exercise you can do to help shift your mindset and improve your overall mood and positive feelings. Check out this video on Gratitude as a Life Skill for an animated example :)
Lastly, if you want a great read-a-loud story about a Bear who needs to be reminded to be greatful for all those amazing little honey bees, then the next video is for you!