the Pursuit of Happyness possibility of forming brain habits for well-being
We used to think that the brain never changed, but according to the neuroscientist Richard Davidson, we now know that this is not true ― specific brain circuits grow stronger through regular practice.
He explains, “Well-being is fundamentally no different than learning to play the cello. If one practices the skills of well-being, one will get better at it.”
What this means is that you can actually train your brain to become more grateful, relaxed, or confident, by repeating experiences that evoke gratitude, relaxation, or confidence.
Your brain is shaped by the thoughts you repeat.
The more neurons fire as they are activated by repeated thoughts and activities, the faster they develop into neural pathways, which cause lasting changes in the brain.
Or in the words of Donald Hebb, “Neurons that fire together wire together.”
This is such an encouraging premise: bottom line ― we can intentionally create the habits for the brain to be happier.

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