The Science of Gratitude· TEDx Talks· 14 min
Hardwiring happiness: Dr. Rick Hanson at TEDxMarin 2013
Neuropsychologist Rick Hanson demonstrates how turning everyday pleasant experiences into lasting neural structure counteracts brain negativity bias.
Why it's here
Savoring subtle everyday joys physically embeds feelings of safety and satisfaction into neural pathways.
What did this make you notice?
Think about your own life for a moment.
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