Rick Hanson

A science-backed approach to shift your most precious resource--your energy--to stop feeling depleted and reconnect with your inherent genius. Many of us misdirect our energy--doing too much and feeling like it is not enough. Clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill offers a method to reclaim your energy and revitalize your relationships, health, work, and community. Instead of more productivity tips, Dr. Hill invites us to use Wise Effort to connect with our "genius energy" our unique and inherent strengths that show up in our talents and gifts. It propels you forward when used in the right amount and toward your values. When we misdirect this energy, our very genius becomes our problem. Think of the super-helper who supports everyone else but doesn't help themself, or the high achiever at work whose patterns backfire in relationships. Misguiding your energy burns you out and leaves you depleted. Understanding and working wisely with your genius energy empowers you to reclaim it as a life-giving force. Integrating science-backed practices from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with contemplative and body-based wisdom, you will learn how to guide your genius energy wisely in multiple areas of your life. You will get curious about what's keeping you stuck, open up to the difficult thoughts and feelings that limit you, and focus your energy where it matters most. With the Wise Effort method, the genius at the root of your problems becomes your solution to feeling connected, brave, and truly alive.

Change your brain, change your life that s the message of this self-help classic, now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold In Buddha s Brain, neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson draws on breakthroughs in neuroscience to show readers how to develop greater happiness, love, and wisdom. This special anniversary edition also includes a new introduction from the author.

Change your brain, change your life with this essential classic from New York Times bestselling author, Rick Hanson-now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold! Great teachers like the Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like anyone else's-and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Neuroscience now reveals how the flow of thoughts actually sculpt the brain, and more and more, we are learning that it's possible to strengthen positive brain states. By combining breakthroughs in science with insights from thousands of years of mindfulness practice, you too can shape your own "Buddha's Brain" for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. Buddha's Brain draws on evidence-based neuroscience to show you how to stimulate your brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and self-worth. Using guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, you'll learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger. Most importantly, you will foster positive psychological growth that will literally change the way you live in your day-to-day life. This book provides an essential intersection of psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice, and is filled with practical tools and skills that you can use every day to tap into the unused potential of your brain and rewire it over time for greater well-being.

"50 simple, powerful ways to improve your relationships at home and at work" (Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone), based on the latest findings in neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology--by the New York Times bestselling author of Neurodharma and ResilientRelationships are usually the most important part of a person's life. But they're often stressful and frustrating, or simply awkward, distant, and lonely. We feel the weight of things unsaid, needs unmet, conflicts unresolved. It's easy to feel stuck. But actually, new research shows that you create your relationships every day with the things you do and say, which gives you the ability to start improving them now. You have the power to make all your relationships better just by making simple changes that start inside yourself. New York Times bestselling author of Buddha's Brain and Hardwiring Happiness, Rick Hanson, PhD, brings his trademark warmth and clarity to Making Great Relationships, a comprehensive guide to fostering healthy, effective, and fulfilling relationships of all kinds: at home and at work, with family and friends, and with people who are challenging. As a psychologist, couples and family counselor, husband, and father, Dr. Hanson has learned what makes relationships go badly and what you can do to make them go better. Grounded in brain science and clinical psychology, and informed by contemplative wisdom, Making Great Relationships offers fifty fundamental skills, including: - How to convince yourself that you truly deserve to be treated well- How to communicate effectively in all kinds of settings- How to stay centered so that conflict doesn't rattle you so deeply- How to see the good in others (even when they make it difficult)- How to set and maintain healthy boundaries or resize relationships as needed- How to express your needs so that they are more likely to be fulfilled With these fifty simple yet powerful practices, you can handle conflicts, repair misunderstandings, get treated better, deepen a romantic partnership, be at peace with others, and give the love that you have in your heart. Making Great Relationships will teach you how to relate better than ever with all the people in your life.

'A nourishing, useful, and timely book' - Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To SomeoneRelationships are a cornerstone of happiness and key to living a full life. But relationships are not given, they are made. In his breakout new book, New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson offers the fundamental tools and skills to foster happy, lasting and fulfilling relationships in all areas of life. Making Great Relationships offers 50 simple practices that we can all easily add in to our everyday life. Bringing together ground-breaking research, Hanson reveals that relationships are not fixed entities but instead each of us has the power to make our relationships every single day with our thoughts and words. This empowering book is an essential guide to making your relationships great.

"50 simple, powerful ways to improve your relationships at home and at work" (Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone), based on the latest findings in neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology--by the New York Times bestselling author of Neurodharma and ResilientRelationships are usually the most important part of a person's life. But they're often stressful and frustrating, or simply awkward, distant, and lonely. We feel the weight of things unsaid, needs unmet, conflicts unresolved. It's easy to feel stuck. But actually, new research shows that you create your relationships every day with the things you do and say, which gives you the ability to start improving them now. You have the power to make all your relationships better just by making simple changes that start inside yourself. New York Times bestselling author of Buddha's Brain and Hardwiring Happiness, Rick Hanson, PhD, brings his trademark warmth and clarity to Making Great Relationships, a comprehensive guide to fostering healthy, effective, and fulfilling relationships of all kinds: at home and at work, with family and friends, and with people who are challenging. As a psychologist, couples and family counselor, husband, and father, Dr. Hanson has learned what makes relationships go badly and what you can do to make them go better. Grounded in brain science and clinical psychology, and informed by contemplative wisdom, Making Great Relationships offers fifty fundamental skills, including: - How to convince yourself that you truly deserve to be treated well- How to communicate effectively in all kinds of settings- How to stay centered so that conflict doesn't rattle you so deeply- How to see the good in others (even when they make it difficult)- How to set and maintain healthy boundaries or resize relationships as needed- How to express your needs so that they are more likely to be fulfilled With these fifty simple yet powerful practices, you can handle conflicts, repair misunderstandings, get treated better, deepen a romantic partnership, be at peace with others, and give the love that you have in your heart. Making Great Relationships will teach you how to relate better than ever with all the people in your life.

I vår hjärna fastnar negativa erfarenheter lättare än positiva. Det är ett arv från människans ursprung när det gav bäst förutsättningar för överlevnad. I vårt moderna samhälle ser utmaningarna annorlunda ut och hjärnan skapar helt i onödan oro, stress och andra negativa reaktioner. Den goda nyheten är att forskningen visar att vi kan påverka hur hjärnan fungerar. Med utgångspunkt i positiva upplevelser i vardagen – som att njuta av en kopp te, glädjas åt ett leende eller lyckas med något vi skjutit upp – kan vi bygga de nervstrukturer som skapar välmående. I "Fast uppkoppling till lyckan" presenterar Rick Hanson en enkel och banbrytande metod som i fyra steg får oss att känna balans och lycka mitt i vardagens utmaningar. När vi vet hur vi ska göra räcker det att avsätta några minuter per dag för att göra hjärnan nöjd, lugn och trygg." Den här boken erbjuder enkla, tillgängliga och praktiska steg för att få kontakt med den frid och glädje som var och en av oss fötts med." Thich Nhat Hanh, zenmästare om "Fast uppkoppling till lyckan" (eng. utgåvan)." Den här boken lär oss de livsbejakande färdigheterna att vända upp och ned på vår evolutionärt nedärvda tendens att fastna i det negativa i våra liv, så att vi istället kan ta till oss och njuta av det positiva." Daniel Siegel, klinisk professor, UCLA School of Medicine om "Fast uppkoppling till lyckan" (eng. utgåvan). OM RICK HANSONRick Hanson är en amerikansk psykolog och författare som skrivit flera hyllade böcker om hjärnan och dess koppling till välmående och inre styrka. Med "Fast uppkoppling till lyckan" ges han för första gången ut på svenska. När boken gavs ut i USA tog den sig upp på New York Times bestseller-lista. UR BOKENS SVENSKA FÖRORD AV KATARINA BLOM"Lycka handlar sällan om att byta partner, tjäna mer pengar eller gå ner de där fem kilona. Det handlar om att stanna upp, lägga märke till och glädjas över och ta in det goda som kommer i vår väg. Det här är en nyckelfärdighet inom positiv psykologi och summerar det som även hjärnforskaren Richard Davidson betonat: Lycka är en färdighet – något vi alla kan träna på. Med den här boken i ryggen får vi en karta för att göra just det. En kompass i måendets labyrinter i vår egen vardag. I mitt yrke som psykolog gläds jag åt att Rick Hanson äntligen introduceras för svenska läsare." Katarina Blom är psykolog, författare och föreläsare med positiv psykologi som specialområde.

LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER - "An easy-to-follow road map for creating day-to-day inner peace in today's increasingly complex world."--Lori Gottlieb, MFT, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Throughout history, people have sought the heights of human potential--to become as wise and strong, happy and loving, as any person can ever be. And now recent science is revealing how these remarkable ways of being are based on equally remarkable changes in our own nervous system, making them more attainable than ever before. In Neurodharma, the follow-up to his classic Buddha's Brain, New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson, PhD, not only explores the new neuroscience of awakening but also offers a bold yet plausible plan for reverse-engineering peak experiences, sense of oneness, and even enlightenment itself. And he does so with his trademark blend of solid science and warm encouragement, guiding you along this high-reaching path with good humor, accessible tools, and personal examples. A groundbreaking yet practical book, Neurodharma shares seven practices for strengthening the neural circuitry of profound contentment and inner peace--qualities that offer essential support in everyday life while also supporting the exploration of the most radical reaches of human consciousness. Step by step, this book explains how to apply these insights in order to cultivate unshakable presence of mind, a courageous heart, and serenity in a changing world. The breakthroughs of the great teachers are not reserved for the chosen few. Dr. Hanson shows how we can embody them ourselves in daily life to handle stress, heal old pain, feel at ease with others, and rest in the sense of our natural goodness. The Buddha didn't use an MRI to become enlightened. Still, 2,500 years after he walked the dusty roads of northern India, neuroscientists are discovering the mechanisms of the brain that underpin the Buddha's penetrating analysis of the mind. With deep research, stories, guided meditations, examples, and applications, Dr. Hanson offers a fascinating, inspiring vision of who we can be--and an effective path for fulfilling this wonderful possibility.

A quick-relief guide for calming anxiety and stress right now-during the COVID-19 pandemic If you're feeling unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety right now, please know that you aren't alone. In these extreme and uncertain times, it's natural to be in a constant state of mental and physical strain. Whether you're dealing with job loss, a sick loved one, or just feeling the weight of the world during your 2 a.m. doomscroll-you need quick tools you can use right now, whenever and wherever you are, to lower stress and soothe anxiety. This emergency kit has you covered. Written by a dream team of mental health experts and grounded in evidence-based therapy, The Anxiety First Aid Kit offers powerful tools for triaging stress and anxiety in the moments when you need it most. You'll find easy and doable ways to help you press pause on panic, and find your calm spot right away. You'll discover in-the-moment interventions to help you relax before your anxiety and stress go into overdrive. And finally, you'll learn how to make healthy and workable lifestyle changes to improve your mental health and increase resilience, so you can effectively deal with stressful situations in the future-no matter what life throws at you. Between pandemic-related economic fears, the frustrations of social distancing, indoor confinement, work and household double duties (now including homeschooling!), and the looming threat of serious illness, is it any wonder you're feeling completely stressed out and anxious? If you need immediate relief, The Anxiety First Aid Kit has everything you need to manage stress and anxiety-right now.

‘Accessible and gentle, there is deep wisdom here from which all may benefit’ Professor Mark Williams, bestselling author of Mindfulness'Astonishing' Ruby WaxExplore the new neuroscience of awakening and develop lasting inner peace in a changing worldIn Neurodharma, leading psychologist Rick Hanson explores the heights of human potential – and how to become as wise and strong, happy and loving, as any person can ever be. Combining new science and ancient wisdom, he shows how to develop unshakeable presence of mind, deep contentment, liberating insight and a courageous heart. With practical suggestions, guided meditations and warm encouragement, he offers an inspiring vision of who wecan be – and an effective path for embodying this wonderful possibility.'A brilliant and unprecedented offering' Deepak Chopra'Rick Hanson has a rare ability to inspire us to our fullest potential while giving us practical, actionable tools for our everyday lives' Marie Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable

These days it's hard to count on the world outside. So it's vital to grow strengths inside like grit, gratitude, and compassion--the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world. True resilience is much more than enduring terrible conditions. We need resilience every day to raise a family, work at a job, cope with stress, deal with health problems, navigate issues with others, heal from old pain, and simply keep on going. With his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop twelve vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you'll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity. This practical guide is full of concrete suggestions, experiential practices, personal examples, and insights into the brain. It includes effective ways to interact with others and to repair and deepen important relationships. Warm, encouraging, and down-to-earth, Dr. Hanson's step-by-step approach is grounded in the science of positive neuroplasticity. He explains how to overcome the brain's negativity bias, release painful thoughts and feelings, and replace them with self-compassion, self-worth, joy, and inner peace.

Miksi on niin paljon helpompaa takertua kielteisiin tunteisiin kuin tuntea olevansa onnellinen? Evoluution myötä aivomme ovat mukautuneet oppimaan huonoista kokemuksista nopeammin kuin hyvistä, koska se oli eloonjäämisen kannalta välttämätöntä. Koska aivomme on ohjelmoitu reagoimaan kielteiseen välittömästi ja suhtautumaan myönteisiin asioihin välinpitämättömästi, olemme usein huolestuneita, ärtyneitä ja stressaantuneita sen sijaan että olisimme itsevarmoja, tyytyväisiä ja onnellisia. Neuropsykologi Rick Hanson osoittaa tässä kirjassa, miten voimme ohittaa aivojen taipumuksen takertua kielteisiin asioihin ja tapahtumiin. Onnellisuuden ohjelmointi esittelee lukijalle menetelmän, joka ammentaa jokapäiväisistä kokemuksista ja niissä piilevistä mahdollisuuksista, joiden avulla voimme ohjelmoida aivoihimme uusia hermostollisia yhteyksiä, jotka edistävät onnellisuutta, rakkautta, itsevarmuutta ja rauhaa. Kirja on ilmestynyt aiemmin nimellä: Sisäsyntyinen onnellisuus - Tyytyväisyyden, tyyneyden ja itseluottamuksen uusi neurotiede (Viisas Elämä, 2015)

Muuttamalla aivojasi voit muuttaa koko elämäsi. Buddhalla ja muilla suurilla opettajilla oli syntyessään suunnilleen samanlaiset aivot kuin kenellä tahansa. Se, millä tavalla he muuttivat aivojaan, muutti maailmaa. Tänään tiede pystyy osoittamaan, kuinka ajatusten virta muokkaa aivoja. Yhdistämällä neurotieteen viimeisimmät läpimurrot ja tuhansia vuosia vanhojen kontemplatiivisten perinteiden oivallukset Buddhan aivot kertoo, miten voimme käyttää omaa mieltämme aivojemme muuttamiseen. Opit aktivoimaan aivoissasi rauhaa, iloa ja myötätuntoa ja korvaamaan niillä huolestumisen, surun ja vihan. Tämä selkeä ja käytännönläheinen kirja tarjoaa työkaluja ja menetelmiä, joiden avulla saat aivojesi hyödyntämättömät mahdollisuudet käyttöön elämässäsi. Rick Hanson, PH. D on neuropsykologi, tietokirjailija ja meditaatio-opettaja. Hän on opettanut Oxfordin, Harvardin ja Stanfordin yliopistoissa sekä useissa meditaatiokeskuksissa Yhdysvalloissa, Euroopassa ja Australiassa. Richard Mendius, MD, on neurologi ja meditaatio-opettaja, joka aloitti meditaation harjoittamisen 80-luvulla. Hanson ja Mendius ovat perustaneet yhdessä The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom -nimisen instituutin.