Heart Wisdom with Christina
The Self-Love Shift
Happy-ish? Try This Two-Minute Daily Reboot
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Happy-ish? Try This Two-Minute Daily Reboot

What Gratitude Does to Your Brain (and How to Start)
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Ever find yourself saying, “I should feel happier …”?

Maybe life looks fine on the outside—you're checking the boxes, showing up, doing your best—yet there's this quiet restlessness underneath it all. A sense of disconnection. A heaviness you can’t quite name.

You’re not alone. And no, nothing is wrong with you.

In this heart-opening episode, we explore why happiness can feel just out of reach—even when we “have so much to be grateful for”—and how one simple, science-backed practice can gently shift our internal state, helping us feel more steady, present, and alive in our own life again.

This isn’t about surface-level optimism or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about using the tools we all have—our breath, our senses, and yes, our gratitude—to gradually reset the nervous system, quiet the mental noise, and reconnect with the moments that actually matter.

We’ll talk about:

  • What neuroscience says about happiness (hint: it’s not about chasing more)

  • The power of writing things down—and why it works

  • How smiling and small moments of connection change your brain and body

  • Why gratitude is more than a feel-good idea—it’s a healing tool

If you’ve been feeling flat, foggy, or “happy-ish,” this episode is your gentle invitation to shift your energy—without striving, fixing, or faking it. Just small, steady practices that help us feel more rooted in the life we’re already living.

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