Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science
Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science
Biographical Note: Therese Huston, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist at Seattle University, where she transforms good science into great strategies. She was the founding director of the Center for Excellence...
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Biographical Note: "What makes Therese Huston's 'Sharp' truly exceptional is how seamlessly it bridges the gap between complex neuroscience and everyday application. In a world where many struggle not from lack of knowledge but from an inability to access their skills under pressure, Huston provides the missing piece of the puzzle. Her science-backed techniques for calming the mind, improving focus, and enhancing decision-making are precisely what negotiators and anyone facing difficult conversations need most." "A fun, fact-filled exploration of the neuroscience of self-improvement, offering suggestions everyone can use. Huston presents a clear and engaging review of scientific findings, often overturning conventional wisdom, and pointing to simple ways we all can be sharper, healthier, happier and more constructive at work and in all phases of our lives." "This user's guide to your brain is the most practical, down-to-earth, and funny manual on mastering your life I've ever read." --Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend, Professor of Psychology at Columbia University, Director of the Center for Human Potential, creator and host of The Psychology Podcast "This book stands out from the pack. It provides concrete steps and daily practices, coupled with a depth of knowledge about biology and neuroscience. Dr. Huston's training as a scientist, teacher, and educator has allowed her to do the hard work to improve your productivity and efficiency. Run, do not walk, to get this book, and read it cover-to-cover." --Marlene Behrmann, Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh, former Director of the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition Review Quotes: Table of Contents: Contents Introduction I. Thrive 9-to-5XX Get Started Chapter 1: Get Focused Chapter 2: Get Creative Chapter 3: Get Motivated Do Your Best Work Chapter 4: Accomplish More Chapter 5: Think on Your Feet Chapter 6: Learn More and Learn It Fast Chapter 7: Make Fewer Mistakes Be Better to Others Chapter 8: Relate More Chapter 9: Be More Fair and Less Biased II. Thrive the Rest of Your Day Master Your Destiny Chapter 10: Make Better Decisions Chapter 11: Stay Healthier and Feel Less Pain Relax and Connect Chapter 12: Take Charge of Chronic Stress Chapter 13: Manage Intense Moments of Acute Stress Chapter 14: Support Your Better Half A Parting Word to the Wise Acknowledgments Appendix: Quickest Strategies for a Better You Notes Index Brief Description: "What if you were capable of more? What if you could be a little more empathetic and a lot more motivated? And what if your best days weren't left up to chance but were something you could queue up at a moment's notice? Most of us want to be a little happier, a little more focused, and a lot less stressed. And we'd rather not quit our jobs or join a monastery to do it. We want simple life hacks that are easy to fold into our everyday lives, and we want advice that goes beyond "Get a good night's sleep." Neuroscience labs are discovering a gold mine of practical advice that often debunks popular trends. Sharp will help put the lessons of neuroscience to work for people at work and at home. Readers will learn: how a special deep breathing technique improves decision-making exactly what kind of exercise helps you think on your feet what neuroscience says you should look for in a doctor, and how to get focused on your most unfocused days. There's even a chapter on how to best support your partner through life's stressful events. Cognitive scientist Therese Huston is one of those rare specialists who makes neuroscience research easy to grasp and applicable to everyday life. In Sharp, she offers the lessons of neuroscience in a format that's easy to read and even easier to apply"-- Publisher Marketing: What if your best days weren't left to chance, but something you could control and activate at will? Most of us want to be a little happier, a little more focused, and a lot less stressed. We want simple approaches that are easy to fold into our everyday lives. In Sharp, you'll discover dozens of evidence-backed strategies to help you unlock your potential and enhance your performance--whether at work, school, home, or in relationships. Cognitive scientist Therese Huston unpacks the latest neuroscience research to deliver a gold mine of techniques to help you feel your sharpest including:
Forget the tired advice of "get more sleep"-- Sharp dives into more innovative, actionable tips that can make a difference in your daily routine. Best of all, many of them take five minutes or less. Whether you want to make fewer mistakes, support your partner through life's challenges, or simply learn faster, Sharp gives you the tools to do it all, without having to overhaul your entire lifestyle. It's time to take charge of your mental and emotional well-being with science. For anyone looking to be a little happier, a lot more productive, and far less stressed, Sharp offers the solutions you've been looking for. |
Author: Huston, Therese
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-04-29
BISAC: Self-Help / Personal Growth / Success|Science / Life Sciences / Neuroscience|Self-Help / Self-Management / Stress Management|Self-Help / Self-Management / Time Management|Family & Relationships / Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD)|Medical / Neurology|Self-Help / Creativity
Subjects: Neurosciences|Mental efficiency|Self-help techniques
Weight: 1.45 lbs
ISBN: 9798887702018
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9798887702018
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