#51: Lessons from "Just One Thing" by Rick Hanson, PhD

Today we discuss some tips from Rick Hanson, PhD's book Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time for how to change your brain for better or worse.

Some highlights:

• We are not our brains - we are the observers.
• We can decide what is and isn't serving us and intentionally change our brains through neuroplasticity.
• There are physiologic changes associated with neuroplasticity.
• "Neurons that fire together, wire together." - Donald Hebb, PhD
• Two important practices:
  • Be For Yourself - treat yourself as well as you'd treat a best friend or child. Choose things that are in your best interest. Don't diminish your own accomplishments.
  • Taking In The Good - knowing that our brains have a negativity bias, spend time in and relish the good on purpose.

Resources: 

Dr. Hanson's Book "Just One Thing"

Katrina Ubell, MD's podcast episode with Dr. Hanson

 

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