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Why Does My Mind Keep Getting Stuck in the Same Negative Thoughts?
Understanding repetitive thinking patterns and how mindfulness can help you break free from mental loops.
18 hrs ago
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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Why Do I Keep Thinking About the Same Thing Over and Over?
A grounded way to understand when thinking is helpful, when it isn’t, and how to step out of the loop
May 5
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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April 2026
Ask Dr. Rick: Why Do I Keep Doubting Myself Even When I Know I'm Capable?
Exploring the roots of self-doubt and discovering the unshakeable worth that's been there all along
Apr 29
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ask Dr. Rick: Why Do I Keep Replaying Angry Thoughts, And How Can I Stop?
Understanding the neuroscience of anger rumination and what your brain is really doing when you can't let go
Apr 23
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ask Dr. Rick: Why Do I Always Feel Like Something Bad Is About to Happen?
Why your brain keeps bracing for disaster and what to do about it
Apr 14
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ask Dr. Rick: If I'm Already Whole, Why Do I Need to Heal?
The paradox that stops spiritual seekers in their tracks, and the surprising way through it.
Apr 7
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ask Dr. Rick: Am I Overthinking or Dysregulated?
When your mind won't stop spinning, the answer might not be in your thoughts at all.
Apr 2
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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March 2026
Ask Dr. Rick: How Do I Find Joy While Grieving?
On holding both the devastation and the tulips
Mar 31
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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Ask Dr. Rick: What Do You Do When You're So Overwhelmed You Can't Even Think Straight?
When your nervous system is flooded and every technique you know flies out the window, these three practices can bring you back to ground.
Mar 26
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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Do What You Can and Let Go of the Rest.
Working skillfully with effort, limits, and the reality of what you can and cannot control
Mar 24
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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A 9-Point Plan for When Someone Else Is Triggered
Practical ways to stay steady, protect what matters, and respond with clarity in difficult moments
Mar 17
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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March 2025
Are You Ruminating or Just Processing?
How to Spot the Difference (And Why It Matters for Your Mental Health)
Mar 26, 2025
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Dr. Rick Hanson
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