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Hardwiring Happiness

The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence
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In 'Hardwiring Happiness,' Dr. Rick Hanson explains how the brain's ancient survival mechanism makes it more adept at learning from negative experiences than positive ones.

He introduces a simple method using everyday experiences to build new neural structures filled with happiness, love, confidence, and peace.

Dr. Hanson's four-step HEAL method (Have, Enrich, Absorb, Link) helps readers to counterbalance the brain's negativity bias, making contentment and resilience the new normal.

This approach involves focusing on positive experiences, absorbing their good feelings, and linking them to other positive experiences to override negative ones, thereby transforming the brain into a refuge of calm and happiness.

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Chris Williamson
in the context of developing gratitude and absorbing positive experiences.
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as a good book with a very simple idea.
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for his "HEAL" framework for processing positive experiences and his book "Hardwiring Happiness."
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as a great book on how to allow yourself to marinate in good things and hardwire happiness.
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in relation to creating positive brain patterns and overcoming self-doubt.
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when discussing books that impacted his views.
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while discussing Maslow's hierarchy of needs and modern-day unhappiness.
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, referencing his work on how human brains are wired to look for bad stuff and the importance of soaking in the good stuff.
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when discussing the importance of feeling gratitude after completing a task.
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Hala Taha
as the author of "Hardwiring Happiness", and for his expertise in neuroplasticity and self-healing.
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Nick Holton
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John Mabry
as a pivotal book in his healing journey, focusing on neuroplasticity and positive thinking.
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as a book his father,
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Nick Holton
in relation to the HEAL method for mindful ways to download or install positive moments.
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Michael Krasny
as one of the author's books that have sold over a million copies.
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for his work on hardwiring happiness and the practice of savoring positive emotions.
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Jon Beale
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Jordan Harbinger
as a book that explains the concept of the 'green zone'.
192: Rick Hanson | The Science of Hardwiring Happiness and Resilience

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