Ep. 19: Take in the Good

Published: May 14, 2018, 4 p.m.

So many good things happen to us that we don't take the time to fully take in. Dr. Hanson and Forrest look at the role fully taking in the good things in life has in the process of building mental strengths.\nIf you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.\nSponsor Message:\xa0We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\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\n\nThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.\xa0If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!\nTimestamps:\n0:20: Why focus on taking pleasure.\n1:45: The many little opportunities to take pleasure.\n4:05: The psychological benefits of pleasure.\n6:50: Why do so many people struggle with taking pleasure?\n9:45: Consumption vs. appreciation\n13:00: How can we get better at taking pleasure?\n16:00: Finding pleasure through relating.\n19:30: Recap