Rick Hanson
Contributor at Psychology Today
Psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and therapist. My books include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha's Brain, & Just One Thing.
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1 month ago |
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How? Slow down – Step out of the bumper car and spend a few moments being curious about the good qualities in the other person. You are not looking through rose-colored glasses: instead, you are opening your eyes, taking off the smog-colored glasses of the negativity bias, and seeing what the facts really are. See positive intentions – Recently I was at the dentist’s, and her assistant told me a long story about her electric company. My mouth was full of cotton wads, and I didn’t feel interested.
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Today so many of us are dealing with an unprecedented amount of stress, uncertainty, and challenges. How can we cultivate an unshakable core of calm amidst all of the chaos? In this talk from my weekly free series, I explore how to navigate difficult emotions without being overwhelmed. When we return to a grounded baseline of well-being, we can take meaningful action—without bypassing or suppressing our experience.
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Dec 6, 2024 |
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Many of us struggle with boundaries—whether it’s overcommitting, ignoring our own needs, or being swept up in negative thought patterns. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the demands of others, trapped by cultural or familial expectations, or even caught in your own cycles of self-criticism or overthinking… then I hope you find this talk on the Power of No helpful. Saying “no” isn’t about rejection or harshness but about reclaiming space for what truly matters.
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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THE PRACTICE: Say Thanks. What do you feel when someone thanks you for something? For a comment in a meeting, a task done at home, an extra step taken, an encouraging word. You probably feel seen, appreciated, that you matter to the other person. Maybe a little startled, maybe wondering if you really deserve it, but also glad. Personally, this is how it is for me.
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Join Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson every week on the Being Well Podcast for lively and thought-provoking conversation and practical tips for being happier, building inner strengths, and getting the most out of life.
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Being mindful doesn’t mean feeling calm all the time. You can be upset and aware. That’s the heart of the practice: not pushing away what’s difficult, but learning to meet it with clarity, steadiness, and care. https://t.co/vWmutCRiBy
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There’s something in each of us that naturally leans toward what’s good—toward growth, connection, and well-being. The more we align with that movement, the less effort it takes. Change becomes less about pushing and more about allowing. https://t.co/VRqn0LsPvm