2016-05-27T08:00:14-07:00

Rick’s Picks is a series of posts highlighting the very best content online. James Hamblin writes for the Atlantic about one professor who left his home for a 36-square-foot open-air box, and is happier for it. It makes one think: how much does a person... The post Rick’s Picks: Living Simply in a Dumpster appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-25T07:00:22-07:00

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled The Samadhi Pillar of Practice. More information on the San Rafael Mediation group can be found here. The post The Samadhi Pillar of Practice appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-22T08:00:14-07:00

“A lot of what happens with loss of confidence, is that we undermine whatever confidence we may have. Humans have an amazing capacity to monitor everything – and that can begin to cause you a lot of trouble – because you’re monitoring that there’s a... The post Paul Gilbert Interview on Confidence appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-20T08:00:59-07:00

  Rick’s Picks is a series of posts highlighting the very best content online. In this new book – The Power Paradox – UC Berkeley psychologist, Dr. Dacher Keltner offers a revolutionary and timely reconsideration of everything we know about power. He demonstrates how compassion... The post Rick’s Picks: The Power Paradox appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-20T08:00:59-07:00

  Rick’s Picks is a series of posts highlighting the very best content online. In this new book – The Power Paradox – UC Berkeley psychologist, Dr. Dacher Keltner offers a revolutionary and timely reconsideration of everything we know about power. He demonstrates how compassion and selflessness enable us to have the most influence over The post Rick’s Picks: The Power Paradox appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-20T07:00:50-07:00

One day, while her 4-year-old daughter was happily distracted in marker drawings, a mother decided to risk pulling out a new sketchbook she had special ordered. The results are a unique an collaborative masterpiece! The post Rick’s Picks: Collaborating with a 4-year-old appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-18T08:00:26-07:00

What is an open heart? The Practice: Put no one out of your heart. Why? We all know people who are, ah, . . . challenging. It could be a critical parent, a bossy supervisor, a relative who has you walking on eggshells, a nice... The post Put No One Out of Your Heart appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-15T08:00:00-07:00

As profoundly social animals, we have a deep need to feel good about ourselves, especially in relation to others. See how you’re doing in this area and find ways to develop a healthy and appropriate sense of worth, with this short quiz from my Foundations... The post QUIZ: Do You Value Yourself? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-15T08:00:00-07:00

As profoundly social animals, we have a deep need to feel good about ourselves, especially in relation to others. See how you’re doing in this area and find ways to develop a healthy and appropriate sense of worth, with this short quiz from my Foundations of Well-Being program: https://fwb.rickhanson.net/quizzes/do-you-value-yourself The post QUIZ: Do You Value Yourself? appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

2016-05-13T07:00:45-07:00

Sir Patrick Stewart answers a very deep question at Comicpalooza 2013. The post Rick’s Picks: Patrick Stewart Gives Passionate Response to Question At Comicpalooza 2013 appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more


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