Just One Thing: Oren Jay Sofer

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Just One Thing: Oren Jay Sofer

FromBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

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Apr 18, 2019

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Author and mindfulness teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares the one thing he does each day for his own well-being.
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Apr 18, 2019

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Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore the practical science of lasting well-being, and teach you how to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New conversations every Monday.

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Ep. 23: Stop Punishing Yourself: Our negative reactions to the painful experiences of life that are often more harmful than those experiences themselves. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can avoid these “second darts." by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 7: Dealing with the Mind: The mind is a dangerous neighborhood, and there are three ways we can skillfully 'deal with' the often problematic neighbor that lives in our heads. Rick and Forrest explore how we can be with our experience, let go of negative thoughts and feelings, and plant new flowers in the garden of the mind. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 21: How to Be Happy for Other People: There is one form of happiness that is always available: happiness for others. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how feelings of altruistic joy can be a powerful antidote for experiences of disappointment and envy. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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4: The H-E-A-L Process: Dr. Hanson explains how we can go about the process of growing the good stuff in our minds and lives – especially in the face of the brain’s negativity bias. To do this, we can use a method called “Taking in the Good.” by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 11: Make Your Learning Last: How can we help the brain "absorb" the things we want it to hold on to? Dr. Rick Hanson explores the “installation” stage of learning in detail, including how we can internalize the various positive aspects of any experience to grow the strengths we need the most. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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5: JOT - Take in the Good: Dr. Hanson explains the concept of “Just One Thing,” and applies it to his technique of Taking in the Good. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 18: Why Gratitude Is a Gift to Yourself: We think of gratitude as a gift to others, but it's often a wonderful gift to ourselves. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore the role of positive emotions generally, and particularly the value of “thankfulness.” by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 8: How to Meet Your Needs: Dr. Hanson explains why it’s not so bad to be “needy.” We all have needs for safety, satisfaction, and connection, the question is how can we meet them skillfully? by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 6: Mindfulness: We begin this month's topic of Mindfulness by focusing on how we can use mindfulness in practical ways in the flow of our daily lives. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 30: 7 Ways Past Anger: Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest explore seven key ways we can work with anger skillfully. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 16: Using Your Fierceness: How can we be fierce without falling prey to anger and rage? Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how the ‘feral’ parts of our mind can be a powerful resource, and how we can use that inner strength rather than be used by it. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 3: How to Grow Self-Compassion: How we can use self-compassion to reduce rumination, feel safe while taking big risks, and improve our relationships with other people. Dr. Hanson and Forrest also explore what makes self-compassion different from self-pity or being on your own side. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Season 2, Ep. 1: Introducing Resilience: What does it mean to truly be Resilient? Dr. Hanson explains the importance of Resilience and HOW we can grow the most important strength for achieving reliable happiness. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 10: H.E.A.L. Yourself: HOW can we grow the positive traits we want more of inside ourselves? On this episode Dr. Hanson explains the HEAL process that allows us to learn from our experiences more effectively. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 17: Relating to Your Body: Learn how to form a more positive relationship with your body by accepting, nurturing, and appreciating it. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 14: The Power of Agency: Learn how to grow your experience of agency – an aspect of grit where we feel like a cause rather than an effect. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 9: Respond, Don't React: Learn how to respond to challenges from the “green zone” of the brain rather than reacting instinctively from the “red zone.” Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore the biology behind these two systems, the role of mindfulness in moving from one to the other, and how to combat the brain’s evolved negativity bias. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 22: Secure and Insecure Attachment: Attachment Theory is one of the most important frameworks in psychology. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore why this theory is so relevant for everyday life, and how adults who may have had challenging childhood relationships can become more securely attached in the here and now. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 24: Managing Your Inner Critic: There are two “characters” we all have inside our minds: an inner critic and an inner nurturer. Dr. Hanson and Forrest focus on how we can manage our inner critic while building up a strong inner nurturer. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 28: How to Feel Safe: Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest discuss how we can fight back against fear and learn to feel safer. They explore ways to reduce anxiety, identify resources, and deal with the real challenges of life. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ep. 20: Forming a Healthy Relationship with Goals: How can we set and stick to our goals without getting overly attached to them or punishing ourselves if we backslide? Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can feel more successful by noticing the many small goals we accomplish each day, and fully internalizing that experience so it becomes a lasting resource. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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