It\u2019s easy for our New Year's aspirations and goals to come wrapped in a package of self-criticism. To help fight that, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Dr. Tara Brach for this special episode. Rick and Tara explore the importance of self-caring how we can grow this critical resource inside ourselves, and why it\u2019s not selfish to be on your own side.\nIf you'd like to learn more about The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link.\nTimestamps:\n3:00: The \u201csweet spot\u201d of personal growth.\n6:45: Why should we open to painful experiences?\n10:15: A personal story of self-caring.\n14:00: The \u201cnear enemies\u201d of self-caring.\n16:40: How can we feel the difference between authentic self-caring and imposter emotions?\n19:00: Self-caring and wholeness of the self.\n21:35: Self-caring without narcissism.\n25:55: Facing our needs.\n29:30: A practice of self-compassion.\n38:35: Seeing through the eyes of another.\nSign-up for Dr. Hanson's new monthly meditation program here. Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price: https://bit.ly/2NEnVU3\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes