Dr. Daniel Amen
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When he did things I liked, I paid no attention to him at all. And when he didn't do things I liked, I gave him a ton of attention. So I was inadvertently teaching him to do bad things to get my attention. So I'm dense. I collect penguins as a way to just remind myself every day, notice what you like more than what you don't like. And we have a new study. So I have 11 clinics around the country.
We do brain imaging. If you came to see me, we'd want to look at your brain before we gave you medicine or anything like that. And I have a brand new huge study coming out on negativity bias, negativity versus positivity. It's really the Fat Freddy story. And if you are more negative, you have less function in the front part of your brain as opposed to if you're more positive.
We do brain imaging. If you came to see me, we'd want to look at your brain before we gave you medicine or anything like that. And I have a brand new huge study coming out on negativity bias, negativity versus positivity. It's really the Fat Freddy story. And if you are more negative, you have less function in the front part of your brain as opposed to if you're more positive.
We do brain imaging. If you came to see me, we'd want to look at your brain before we gave you medicine or anything like that. And I have a brand new huge study coming out on negativity bias, negativity versus positivity. It's really the Fat Freddy story. And if you are more negative, you have less function in the front part of your brain as opposed to if you're more positive.
And so I'm a huge fan of accurate thinking with a positive spin so not positive thinking because that can get you into all sorts of trouble but accurate thinking with a positive spin that's it that i feel like that's
And so I'm a huge fan of accurate thinking with a positive spin so not positive thinking because that can get you into all sorts of trouble but accurate thinking with a positive spin that's it that i feel like that's
And so I'm a huge fan of accurate thinking with a positive spin so not positive thinking because that can get you into all sorts of trouble but accurate thinking with a positive spin that's it that i feel like that's
But if you start the day with today is going to be a great day. And my favorite one is end the day with what went well today. It's a great exercise to do with the kids. But when I go to bed at night, I say a prayer and then I go, what went well today? And. go through my whole day looking for what was right rather than what was wrong.
But if you start the day with today is going to be a great day. And my favorite one is end the day with what went well today. It's a great exercise to do with the kids. But when I go to bed at night, I say a prayer and then I go, what went well today? And. go through my whole day looking for what was right rather than what was wrong.
But if you start the day with today is going to be a great day. And my favorite one is end the day with what went well today. It's a great exercise to do with the kids. But when I go to bed at night, I say a prayer and then I go, what went well today? And. go through my whole day looking for what was right rather than what was wrong.
And the bad stuff shows up, but I'm like, nope, this is not your time. And people who do that within three weeks notice a significant difference in their level of happiness. And imagine if you just do it with the kids whenever you have a meal together. It's like, hey, what are you looking forward today? Hey, what went well today? What you're doing is you're training positivity, bias.
And the bad stuff shows up, but I'm like, nope, this is not your time. And people who do that within three weeks notice a significant difference in their level of happiness. And imagine if you just do it with the kids whenever you have a meal together. It's like, hey, what are you looking forward today? Hey, what went well today? What you're doing is you're training positivity, bias.
And the bad stuff shows up, but I'm like, nope, this is not your time. And people who do that within three weeks notice a significant difference in their level of happiness. And imagine if you just do it with the kids whenever you have a meal together. It's like, hey, what are you looking forward today? Hey, what went well today? What you're doing is you're training positivity, bias.
in their minds. And my wife, Tana, she and I do a podcast together. And we just did a big podcast on negativity versus positivity bias. And her mom died just about a year ago. And But she and I noticed she was more negative, and that's what grief does. But as she worked on it, what she said is, I find the micro miracles in my day.
in their minds. And my wife, Tana, she and I do a podcast together. And we just did a big podcast on negativity versus positivity bias. And her mom died just about a year ago. And But she and I noticed she was more negative, and that's what grief does. But as she worked on it, what she said is, I find the micro miracles in my day.
in their minds. And my wife, Tana, she and I do a podcast together. And we just did a big podcast on negativity versus positivity bias. And her mom died just about a year ago. And But she and I noticed she was more negative, and that's what grief does. But as she worked on it, what she said is, I find the micro miracles in my day.
Even the little things, like I make her a cup of brand healthy hot chocolate every night. And she's like, just the first taste is a micro miracle. And it's a practice. that you can do. And the most effective way to raise mentally strong kids is you be mentally strong yourself. And that's why I'm so grateful you follow me on social media, because that's the whole goal.
Even the little things, like I make her a cup of brand healthy hot chocolate every night. And she's like, just the first taste is a micro miracle. And it's a practice. that you can do. And the most effective way to raise mentally strong kids is you be mentally strong yourself. And that's why I'm so grateful you follow me on social media, because that's the whole goal.
Even the little things, like I make her a cup of brand healthy hot chocolate every night. And she's like, just the first taste is a micro miracle. And it's a practice. that you can do. And the most effective way to raise mentally strong kids is you be mentally strong yourself. And that's why I'm so grateful you follow me on social media, because that's the whole goal.
is I was just at the White House and I hate the term mental illness. It shames people. It's stigmatizing and it's wrong. These are brain health issues that steal people's minds. The brain, physical function of your brain creates your mind. And so as your brain is healthier and Your mind is just better. And so getting our food right, exercise.