Psychology Brain

Trouble sleeping, panic attacks, knots in your stomach, excessive worry, doubts, phobias - anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes, and affects millions of people. But you don’t have to suffer anymore. In Retrain Your Anxious Brain, renowned therapist and anxiety expert John Tsilimparis, MFT, shares the groundbreaking program he’s created to help hundreds of people (himself included) free themselves from crippling anxiety and live healthier, happier lives.

Neuroscientist Camilla Nord reveals how the small things we do to lift our mood during the course of a day - a piece of chocolate, a coffee, chatting to a friend - often work on the same pathways in our brain as the latest pharmacological treatments for mental health disorders. Whether they help us to manage pain, learn from experience or expend energy on the things that are important for our survival, these conscious actions are part of a complex self-regulating process that is unique to each individual and the constant backdrop to our everyday lives.

What is consciousness and how can a brain, a mere collection of neurons, create it? In Consciousness and the Social Brain, Princeton neuroscientist Michael Graziano lays out an audacious new theory to account for the deepest mystery of them all. In Graziano's theory, the machinery that attributes awareness to others also attributes it to oneself. Damage that machinery and you disrupt your own awareness. Graziano discusses the science, the evidence, the philosophy, and the surprising implications of this new theory.

Your brain can fool you and change itself in miraculous ways. Knowing how can make a difference in your life. You'll learn about: Bias and emotion-driven risk assessments Inaccurate pattern recognition, memory, and value perceptions Neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and epigenetics Mind-body connection and meditation In Brain Buzzed, Dr. Marlin Cluts offers 39 intentionally brief insights in fun, bite-sized chapters. Specifically writing for the lay person, Cluts combines a curiosity of learning (a doctorate in Human Performance Technology), with the brevity of the business world (a retired ...

In the wake of a divorce, science writer and single mother Kayt Sukel made herself a guinea pig in the labs of some unusual love experts to find out. This Is Your Brain on Sex is her lively and hilarious examination of the big questions about love and sex, previously published in hardcover as Dirty Minds. Each chapter of this edgy romp through the romantic brain looks at a different aspect of love above the belt.

Discover the empowering approach to cleaning and organizing with ADHD—without hating yourself in the process. Do you feel constant guilt, shame, and frustration because no matter how hard you try, your home never stays organized? Have your attempts at following ‘traditional’ cleaning advice failed, making you believe it’s impossible because of ADHD? Have you ever felt like a failure because you can't maintain a tidy space despite your best efforts?

Posiblemente no sepas cómo cuidar tu órgano más preciado; tu cerebro. En una sociedad que se mueve a un ritmo frenético y en la que la esperanza de vida aumenta vertiginosamente, la mejor póliza de seguros para combatir el estrés, la ansiedad, y las enfermedades como el Alzheimer es tener una buena salud cerebral.

"Brain Science For The Soul - Time To Update Your Leadership Playbook" is a transformative guide that intertwines the principles of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and leadership. Authored by Adriana Vela, a renowned thought leader in transformational human performance, this book masterfully blends scientific insight and what it means to the soul - a crucial tool for current and future leaders navigating the complexities of modern organizational environments.Traditional leadership models are becoming obsolete in a rapidly evolving world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, ...

Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.

In this book, we will provide you with everything you need to know about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as the reasons why it's being considered one of the most effective treatments for certain emotional disorders. We'll go through the basics and essentials that beginners have to understand before they start their treatments, as well as the different benefits one can gain from it. Included are the different issues it is known to effectively treat, and the philosophy behind it. Aside from this, we also provide you with introductions into the different techniques used in CBT. Many of these techniques are meant to tackle very specific issues, and that is one of the great things about CBT. It provides very focused treatments, and sets specific goals for the therapist and their client to achieve. We delve into the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behavior - how all three affect each other and how making small changes can result in significant positive results in our lives.

The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties. These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI.

The human brain is an impossibly complex and delicate instrument—capable of extraordinary calculations, abundant creativity, and linguistic dexterity. But the brain is not just the most brilliant of evolutionary wonders. It's also one of the most bizarre. This book shows a whole other side of how brains work—from the patient who is afraid to take a shower because she fears her body will slip down the drain to a man who is convinced he is a cat and a woman who compulsively snacks on cigarette ashes.

Hemingway's Brain is an innovative biography and the first forensic psychiatric examination of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway. After committing 17 years to researching Hemingway's life and medical history, Andrew Farah, a forensic psychiatrist, has concluded that the writer's diagnoses were incorrect. Contrary to the commonly accepted diagnoses of bipolar disorder and alcoholism, Farah provides a comprehensive explanation of the medical conditions that led to Hemingway's suicide.

Bestselling author Leonard Shlain explores the life, art, and mind of Leonardo da Vinci, seeking to explain his singularity by looking at his achievements in art, science, psychology, and military strategy (yes), and then employing state of the art left-right brain scientific research to explain his universal genius. Shlain shows that no other person in human history has excelled in so many different areas as Da Vinci and he peels back the layers to explore the how and the why.

A pioneering exploration of olfaction that upsets settled notions of how the brain translates sensory information.

Discover the hidden forces that drive consumer behavior and learn how to harness them to elevate your marketing strategy. Unlock the Secrets of the Consumer Mind: Understand how memory, emotion, and repetition influence purchasing decisions. Explore real-world case studies from leading brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, and Dove. Learn how to create marketing campaigns that resonate on a subconscious level. Why This Book Is Essential for Marketers: Written by a seasoned marketing professional with experience leading campaigns for top beverage companies, this book provides actionable insights ...

El autor explora el uso de herramientas espirituales como la meditación, la respiración consciente, la compasión, el perdón y la gratitud, y demuestra, con fundamentos científicos, cómo estas prácticas impactan el cerebro y mejoran nuestro bienestar.

The Psychology of Emotions eBook is your ultimate guide to understanding and managing your emotions for a happier and healthier life. Do you struggle with controlling your emotions, and often wonder why they can control you? With this comprehensive 19-chapter eBook, you'll delve into the fascinating world of human emotions and gain insights into how they influence our daily lives. Chapter 1 starts with the introduction of emotions, what they are, and how they affect our behavior. In Chapter 2, we explore the latest scientific research behind emotions and how they're processed in our brains....

In Fast Asleep, Dr. Michael Mosley brings together the latest, groundbreaking science to explain exactly why it is so important that we regularly get enough sleep. Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every sleep remedy. Combining personal insight and in-depth research, he explains why so many of us struggle with sleep, what works and what doesn’t, and shares his own myth-busting program to help you achieve a good night’s rest.

Inside this practical guide you'll not only find the keys to activating the power of your Vagus Nerve but also the 30 natural strategies you can start using today to overcome your overthinking & anxiety starting TODAY! Not to mention we've also included bonus Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Overthinking & Vagus Nerve Activation so you can effortlessly develop the mindfulness habit that can transform your inner life.