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#903 - Rick Hanson - The Science Of Rewiring Your Brain To Be Less Miserable

2025/2/15
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This chapter explores the neurobiological basis of positive and negative mental states, examining the brain's negativity bias and the potential for rewiring it towards greater happiness. It introduces the concepts of beneficial states and traits, and how these can be fostered through specific techniques.
  • Neural correlates of consciousness exist, with moment-to-moment experiences linked to neural activity.
  • The brain has a negativity bias, favoring negative learning for survival.
  • Positive neuroplasticity allows for changes in the brain, promoting well-being.

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Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, author, and speaker.

Our brains are more adaptable than we realise. With a bit of understanding, patience, and the right techniques, you can rewire your brain for greater happiness and well-being. So what are the best ways to make this happen?

Expect to learn what positive and negative mental states are from a neurological perspective, if human brains are predisposed to being happy or peaceful, how to convince someone that they actually can change their mind, what the process for making our brain more likely to be happy, how to stop ruminating on bad experiences, how to not focus on negative self-talk, and much more…

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