Our ancestors evolved a frightened brain for survival in harsh conditions. Today, unnecessary and unwarranted fear can make it harder to speak from the heart, dream big dreams and stand up to the manipulations of advertisers and demagogues. A Courageous Brain: Not Manipulated by Needless... The post A Courageous Brain: Not Manipulated by Needless Fear appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
What do you do when the bottom falls out? The Practice: Take heart. Why It takes heart to live in even ordinary times. By “taking heart,” I mean several related things: Sensing your heart and chest Finding encouragement in what is good both around... The post Take Heart appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
It is so very helpful to see the truth both around you and inside you. Then you’re more able to handle threats and fulfill opportunities, understand others, and make wise choices. Not finding the facts is like closing your eyes while walking on thin ice.... The post Find the Facts appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Bottling up your feelings and not saying what you want can lead to numbness inside, preoccupations, distance from others and lost opportunities. Reflect on how well you’re doing speaking from your own heart, with this short quiz from my Foundations of Well-Being program: https://fwb.rickhanson.net/quizzes/what-does-your-heart-say The post QUIZ: What Does Your Heart Say? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Having a healthy relationship with your body is a foundational part of your overall happiness and well-being. Find out if you are too preoccupied with your weight, shape, complexion, hair, or other aspects of your appearance, with this short quiz from my Foundations of Well-Being... The post QUIZ: What’s Your Personal Body Image appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Rick’s Picks is a series of posts highlighting the very best content online. On the 40th anniversary of the famous ‘Blue Marble’ photograph taken of Earth from space, Planetary Collective presents a short film documenting astronauts’ life-changing stories of seeing the Earth from the outside... The post Rick’s Picks: Overview appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
By finding the beauty and pleasure in life, you build a greater foundation of inner peace and happiness within yourself. Find out how much pleasure you find in your life, with this short quiz from my Foundations of Well-Being program: https://fwb.rickh... Read more
Rick’s Picks is a series of posts highlighting the very best content online. In one of the most famous Dove films, Real Beauty Sketches explores the gap between how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. Each woman is the subject of two portraits... The post Rick’s Picks: Dove Real Beauty Sketches appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
Rick’s Picks is a series of posts highlighting the very best content online. A friendly nerf war turns deadly! The post Rick’s Picks: Most Epic Nerf War appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
By celebrating and recognizing the little accomplishments in your day, you can create a greater sense of success and self-worth. Find out how well you’re doing recognizing your own successes, with this short quiz from my Foundations of Well-Being program: https://fwb.rickhanson.net/successquiz The post QUIZ: How Do You View Success? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more
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