The 2% Solution
Toasting to Growth: Raising Our Glasses to Holiday Resilience and Optimism
Season 1 · Episode 35 · December 25, 2023 · 3:34
Dai Manuel covers gratitude, resilience, and growth during the holiday season, emphasizing intentional evolution into better human beings. He discusses studies showing gratitude improves well-being and resilience decreases depression, urging listeners to reflect on their journey.
Show notes
Picture this: Kelowna, Christmas, and the comforting chaos of family all around.
I'm Dai Manuel, coming to you amidst the joyful pandemonium of the holidays on the 2% Solution Podcast.
The festive season is a time for gratitude and resilience, two themes we unwrap in this special episode.
Gather 'round as we explore how a simple giving of thanks can boost your well-being by a solid 10%, as research from Applied Psychology, Health and Well-Being revealed. But we won't stop there; we'll also unwrap the gift of resilience and its role in warding off depression with insights from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
This episode is more than just Christmas cheer; it's a nod to our collective tenacity. We've all faced the snow globe of life shaken furiously this year, yet we've emerged stronger.
Tune in to discover how our communities, backed by the American Journal of Community Psychology findings, are pivotal in enhancing our public health through solidarity and support.
So, raise your eggnog or hot cocoa and join me in a toast to growth, the strength found in ourselves and each other, and the promise of shining 2% brighter every day. As you deck the halls and light up the tree, let this episode be the star that guides you into a new year filled with relentless optimism and relentless improvement.
Merry listening, and here's to a radiant holiday season!
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