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Rick Hanson Ph.dPsychology Today |
Your inner iguana needs a lot of petting!
Know what the "good" is for you, and then give yourself over to it.
What's the "wallpaper" in your own mind?
In every life, reminders arrive about what's really important.
Refresh and relax.
To survive, animals — including us — have to be goal-directed, leaning into the future.
Claiming your part helps you step out of tangles with others and yourself.
Enjoy the good feelings and other rewards of dropping your "case."
Be more aware of your little choices about what you will and will not do.
Understanding facial expressions gives us a chance to feel connected to others.
Be aware of wanting inside your own mind.
Be mindful of both actual and potential fragility in yourself and others.
On the path of life, most of us are hauling way too much weight.
The importance of seeing life as it is and acknowledging progress.
Love is like air. It may be hard to see—but it's in you and all around you.
A Personal Perspective: Are you too quick to doubt or give reasons why not?
Words—and the tone that comes with them—can actually do damage.
Let it sink in that receiving generosity is good.
Painful experiences are more than passing discomforts.
Bring mindful awareness to how your brain reacts to feeling threatened.
You know you're squabbling when you find yourself getting irritated.
Forgiveness frees you from the tangles of anger and retribution.
Saying thank you—it's a small moment with big ripples.