Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Ep. 19: Take in the Good
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May 14, 2018 Discover why savoring life's little pleasures can boost your mental resilience. The hosts explore the psychological benefits of pausing to appreciate small joys and how this practice can buffer against stress. Learn why many struggle with savoring these moments due to habits or cultural factors. Get practical tips to enhance your ability to take in the good, including scanning for pleasures and allowing yourself to fully experience them. Plus, hear a touching story that illustrates the joy found in interpersonal connections.
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Micro-Pleasures As Quick Stress Relief
- Letting yourself experience small pleasures acts like a quick stress-relief pit stop for the nervous system.
- Rick Hanson says people often skip these micro-pleasures despite frequent opportunities around them.
Pleasure In Ordinary Morning Moments
- Rick lists mundane morning moments like lying in bed or feeling warm carpet as easy pleasures.
- He argues these tiny experiences are wasted chances to refuel and build resilience.
Pleasure Builds Lasting Calm And Memory
- Pleasure helps disengage us from negativity and reduces bodily stress that wears systems down.
- Repeated calming from pleasure internalizes a higher resting state of calm and usable memory traces.
