Silver Leaf Counseling LLC

06/14/2025

04/10/2025

Happy Thursday everyone! Get out and enjoy it :)

Be honest: How much time have you spent online today? With the internet becoming increasingly central to Americans’ daily lives, nine in 10 U.S.

03/25/2025

Happy Tuesday everyone 🙂

Overthinking pulls us out of the present—replaying the past, worrying about the future, and keeping us stuck in endless loops of rumination.

But the present moment offers something different. When we consciously bring our attention to what is happening right now—our breath, our surroundings, the sensation of simply being here—rumination begins to loosen its grip.

The next time you find yourself lost in overthinking, pause. Look around. Take a breath. What happens when you fully land in this moment?

For a deeper way to shift out of rumination, download my free worksheet designed to help you break the cycle and regain clarity.

Get it here https://rickhanson.com/free-offerings/break-the-cycle-of-rumination/

03/03/2025

03/03/2025

Your brain is built to hold onto negative experiences, it’s part of how we’ve survived. But the good news is, you can train it to hold onto positive ones, too.

Noticing small wins, moments of kindness, and things that bring you joy can actually rewire your brain over time. The more you practice, the easier it gets.

In this episode, .hanson and answer listener questions and talk about how to take in the good, work with anxiety, and navigate feedback without defensiveness. You can listen to the episode at the link in our bio.

Episode title: What to Do When Your Worst Fears Come True: February Mailbag

01/13/2025

Happy Monday! 😀 Here's my new avatar!