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b'Today\\u2019s guest is Dr. Rick Hanson \\u2014\\xa0a Psychologist and NY times Best Selling author of several books, including the book we discuss in this interview \\u201cHardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence." He shares how we can hardwire our brains for happiness using practices that help us cultivate and experience the good in our lives while reducing our natural negativity biases.\\nHe shares why is it easier to ruminate over hurt feelings, negative feelings rather\\xa0than to bask in the warmth of being appreciated or positive feelings. ?\\xa0The negative stuff is like velcro\\u2026it sticks to us. But it doesn\\u2019t have to.\\xa0\\nHe says we can build our inner strengths and capacity to override the brains habit of defaulting to pessimism.\\xa0\\nHe suggests a simple method that uses the hidden power of everyday experiences to build new neural structures full of happiness, love, confidence, and peace.\\xa0Encore.\\nVisit rickhanson.net\\xa0to see what he\\u2019s up to.\\xa0\\nAnd don\\u2019t forget to check out\\xa0your free 30 days with the meditation studio app. Go to choosemuse.com/meditation studio.\\xa0\\nReach us with ideas and suggestions at untangle@choosemuse.com.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'