When we’re faced with negative challenges, it’s natural for our brains to focus heavily on them. When we find ourselves consumed with the negative we’re experiencing, it’s helpful to remind yourself of the positive aspects in your life. Gratitude makes us resilient.
In this video, Rick shares three steps to effectively practice self-compassion which, in turn, will help you develop compassion for others.
Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist and leading expert on positive neuroplasticity. Over the last 30 years, he has taught literally thousands and thousands of people on how to be well.
Dan Harris talks to Rick Hanson about how to calm the body to calm the mind.
What’s the difference between useful self-critique, and harmful self-criticism? How can we implement positive changes that further our growth without beating ourself up about it?
These days many people are experiencing more anxiety than ever. Here are a few of Rick Hanson’s best practices for calming and soothing fear and anxiety.
During times like this, it’s natural to feel afraid, stressed, threatened, or anxious – but being consumed by fear causes wear and tear on the body, which actually undermines your safety. That’s why it’s very important to be able to find a place inside that feels calm and strong. And one of the best ways to do this is to notice that you’re alright, right now – which we’ll explore in this 5-minute meditation.
Stress or microtraumas can disrupt the construction of the brain in infancy and childhood… and those effects can live on in us today.
Rick discusses being aware, stepping back and looking at the body sensations and cognitive elements of depression, so one can begin to disengage from it.
In this video, Rick shares some tips on creating healthy boundaries with others.
Do your experiences invade your mind? Learn how to stop bad experiences from having a lasting impact.
Practical tips for managing a depressed mood from a recent Being Well Podcast episode.
Rick explains why bad experiences stick, but good experiences wash through us like water through a sieve.
The more your life sucks, the more important it is to recognize the legitimate, authentic, good facts in your life.
When taking in the good, stay with the experience for a breath or longer.
