Motivations… Elusive Pleasures Part 5 19 Nov 2018 This is the last of a five-part series on Elusive Pleasures, in which we’re exploring losses, their associated neural connections and ways to adapt to changes and renew pleasure. In…
Midlife Blitz… Elusive Pleasures: 10 Ways to Feel Better! 4 Jun 201824 Oct 2020 What if you could do some simple brain exercises to get more pleasure in your life? Would you be interested? What? Exercise my brain? How in the world do I…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures: Get the Feeling Back! 24 Jun 20171 Sep 2018 How can we get our brains to release that much-needed pleasure response again? We’ve looked at how easy it is to lose a good feeling. A simple change in sensation…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures: Aging with Erroneous Beliefs 12 Jun 20171 Sep 2018 Last week I wrote about sprinkler heads. Why would anyone stop to read about sprinkler heads? Because it’s really about pleasure, and adapting to changes that block pleasure. Maybe…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures: Sprinklers in the Garden of Life 4 Jun 20171 Sep 2018 Comfortably settling into my spot on the back porch for Sunday morning coffee, I notice it. It doesn't feel quite right. Something is missing. What is it? The cushions and…
Joan T. Warren 