JumpStart – Gratitude

by | Jun 17, 2019 | JumpStarts | 15 comments

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SYNOPSIS

Hedonic Adaptation explains so many things.

Hedonic Adaptation may also explain why you struggle with being pessimistic.

Hedonic Adaptation, you’ll remember, is a human being’s propensity to adapt to ongoing experiences.

The best example is how the first bite of pizza always tastes better than the last.

You adapt, and so each bite tastes a little less yummy so that you don’t eat unhealthy amounts.

But Hedonic adaptation can ALSO explain pessimism.

In truth, bad things rarely happen as compared to good things.

As a result, we notice the bad things more and give them greater significance in our minds.

As a result, we tend to think that an unending slew of bad things is inevitable.

Today, let’s talk about flipping Hedonic Adaptation on its head by being grateful throughout the day.

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15 Comments

  1. Sandy Herman on June 17, 2019 at 7:16 am

    Sunrises and sunsets…the beauty God created all around us.

  2. Lora L Lutz on June 17, 2019 at 8:04 am

    I’m grateful for my mom

    • WillBowen on June 22, 2019 at 8:54 am

      Hooray for your mom!

  3. Kathy Hoffer on June 17, 2019 at 8:27 am

    A break at work so I can listen to your Jump Starts.

    • WillBowen on June 22, 2019 at 8:54 am

      I’m honored. Thanks. Talk to you soon

  4. Ellen on June 17, 2019 at 10:43 am

    You!

    • WillBowen on June 22, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Nice! Thanks!

  5. Eva on June 18, 2019 at 1:17 am

    I’m thankful for your JumpStarts!

    • WillBowen on June 22, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Eva

  6. Julie on June 18, 2019 at 4:47 am

    I am grateful for a good night’s sleep.

    • WillBowen on June 22, 2019 at 8:55 am

      I heard that!

  7. Shirley on June 18, 2019 at 9:51 am

    I’m totally grateful for the opportunity to spend 30 years Anniversary with my loving understanding forgiving husband at the Trianon Palace in Versailles!

    • WillBowen on June 22, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Wow!! Awesome and congratulations to you both.

  8. Carma Peters on June 21, 2019 at 7:42 am

    Life