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The Balanced Mind- Gratitude

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n this episode of The Balanced Mind, counselor Deon Bicycle breaks the "Politeness Trap" to distinguish between hollow social scripts and the biological power of authentic gratitude. Moving beyond simple manners, we explore how sincere appreciation rewires the brain—releasing dopamine and serotonin while calming the nervous system—and address the "shadow side" of toxic positivity and indebtedness. Integrating his systems approach to bio-spiritual wellness, Deon provides practical tools like the Specificity Rule and Mental Subtraction to help you move from performative habits to a lasting state of emotional maturity and wholeness.
21 Jan English South Africa Self-Improvement · Self-Improvement

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