Focus on positive emotions to build inner strength from "summary" of Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson,PhD
When you focus on positive emotions, you are essentially training your brain to build inner strength. By deliberately savoring positive experiences and emotions, you can create lasting changes in the structure and function of your brain. The key is to pay attention to these positive moments and really let them sink in. This practice allows you to "install" these positive experiences into your neural pathways, making it easier for your brain to access them in the future. This process of focusing on positive emotions is like giving your brain a workout. Just as physical exercise strengthens your muscles, mental exercises that focus on positivity can strengthen your neural circuits. Over time, this can lead to a more resilient and positive mindset. By actively seeking out and dwelling on positive emotions, you are essentially rewiring your brain to de...
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