Obstacles to parenting with gratitude continue with comparison and cynicism. Anything that divides us makes us unhappy. Connection, creativity, and growth all come from community. We talk about the fantastic effects positive emotions have to “broaden and build” your perspective, and we talk about that cycle which positive psychology OG Barabara Fredrickson is responsible for uncovering through her research.
References in this Episode Include:
Barbara Fredrickson’s definition of positive emotions defined as: “multicomponent response tendencies that last a short period of time” (Fredrickson, 2001)
Dan Harris’ TEDTalk “The Benefits of Not Being a Jerk to Yourself”
And his quote: “Self-love is not selfish if it makes you better at loving other people.”
What is a loving-kindness practice?
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Our fantastic and giggly intro was provided by the kids of my good friend Alison Montford of Ends and Stems, a family meal planning and food waste expert. More about her here: https://endsandstems.com
