by Rick Hanson | Sep 16, 2007 | Well-Being
Part Two: Activating the Parasympathetic Wing of Your Nervous System (View Part One here) Introduction In Part 1 of this article, we began exploring the portion of your nervous system that helps you feel peaceful and alright. It’s formal title is: “the...
by Rick Hanson | Aug 3, 2007 | Well-Being
Part One: Activating the Parasympathetic Wing of Your Nervous System (View Part Two here) Introduction It’s amazing but true: there is actually a neurological system in your body that you can trigger at will to help yourself feel less stressed, more...
by Rick Hanson | Jul 23, 2007 | Neurodharma, Well-Being
In Part One of this article reviewed basic information about your own brain, and then explored the latest science about what goes on inside it when you experience a loss, or merely anticipate one. Now, in Part Two, we’ll weave together methods from...
by Rick Hanson | May 18, 2007 | Well-Being
We all must face losses of one kind or another. For example, both of my parents have died in the last few years. Besides the dramatic losses of loved ones, there are other losses — sometimes as wrenching — having to do with animal companions, place (e.g., refugees),...
by Rick Hanson | Jan 8, 2007 | Well-Being
© Rick Hanson, Ph.D., 2007 For many of us, the holiday season is a mixed bag. It is a joyful time of year, when families and friends gather in celebration to reaffirm their love and commitment to one another. It can also be a nostalgic time, when we feel our losses...
by Rick Hanson | Nov 15, 2005 | Well-Being
Use these motivating practices to affirm your belief in yourself – that you can live a life of virtue and purpose. 1. Motivating reflections Reflect on the benefits to yourself of living from a virtue or purpose; do things to keep those benefits in mind (e.g., post a...
