Self-Directed Neuroplasticity is the practical training program for the targeted cultivation of positive mental states. Calmness and contentment can be learned. We can invite them to stay with us and allow them to become an inner quality. To ensure the survival of our ancestors, our brains have evolved to attract negative experiences while giving far less consideration to positive ones. The good news, however, is that we can change this innate neural structure: we can leave survival mode and enter a mode where we experience deeper well-being, mental clarity, and appreciation for every moment. In Self-Directed Neuroplasticity, renowned neuropsychologist Rick Hanson presents practical exercises and meditations that enable us to foster happiness.