Hardwiring Happiness with Dr. Rick Hanson on The Empowerment Show
Buddha’s Brain by Dr. Rick Hanson is one of the books that changed my life. In this book Dr. Hanson provided concrete scientific proof that we can improve our experiences by retraining our brain. The concept of neuroplasticity was instrumental in changing my life and the lives of my clients. In Buddha’s Brain , Dr. Hanson explores the plasticity of the brain and how religious, spiritual and ancient practices of meditation and pray affect how the brain factions. His new book, Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence , builds on this concept and provides very practical tactical ways we can rewire our brains to experience more happiness. Think of it as building your muscles. If you want to have a strong healthy body, it is necessary to exercise and utilize those muscles every day. If you had an amazing workout one day and then sat on the couch for the rest of the week, the muscle tone ...