How the Body Knows Its Mind: The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment to

The Nile on eBay   How the Body Knows Its Mind by Sian Beilock

"Beilock reveals one intriguing secret after another...That Beilock is supercharged with enthusiasm about her topic is evident and infectious" (Booklist, starred review). The human body is not just a passive device carrying out messages sent by the brain, but rather an integral part of how we think and make decisions. In this groundbreaking book, Sian Beilock, award-winning scientist and author of the highly acclaimed Choke, draws on her own cutting-edge research to turn the conventional understanding of the mind upside down in ways that will revolutionize our lives. At the heart of How the Body Knows Its Mind is the tantalizing idea that our bodies "hack" our brains. The way we move affects our thoughts, our decisions, and even our preferences for particular products. Called "embodied cognition," this new science--of which Beilock is a foremost researcher--illuminates the power of the body and its physical surroundings to shape how we think, feel, and behave. For example, pacing around the room can enhance creativity; gesturing during a speech can help ensure you don't draw a blank; teaching kids through body movement helps them learn better; walking in nature boosts concentration skills; using Botox could lead to less depression; and much more. "Insightful, informative, and beautifully written" (Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness), How the Body Knows Its Mind unveils a wealth of fascinating mind-body interconnections and explores how mastering them can make us happier, safer, and more successful.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Sian Beilock, a leading expert on the brain science behind human performance, is a professor in the psychology department at the University of Chicago. She has PhDs in both kinesiology and psychology from Michigan State University, and received an award for Transformative Early Career Contributions from the Association for Psychological Science in 2011.

Review

"How the Body Knows Its Mind has helpful insights for everyone. It is a must-have in your home."--Larry King"How the Body Knows Its Mind is a journey inthe direction less traveled: from body to brain, rather than the reverse, illuminating the surprising ways that our physical actions can change ourminds. From "laughter yoga" to Botox as a treatment for depression, to theimportance of finger dexterity for learning math, Beilock charts a wondroustour through the mind-body connection."--David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene"How the Body Knows Its Mind is a tour de force that teaches us the revolutionary new science of how our own physical interaction with the world around us strongly influences our ability to learn and perform. I highly recommend it."--Michael Lardon M.D., author of Mastering Golfs Mental Game and Finding Your Zone"Insightful, informative, and beautifully written, How the Body Knows Its Mind is a smart surprise that you won't want to miss!"--Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness

Review Quote

"Through vivid stories and clear explanations,Beilock reveals how our bodies shape our thoughts and actions in surprising andcompelling ways. It's rare to find a first-class scientist who is also afirst-class writer; Beilock, lucky for us, is both."

Excerpt from Book

How the Body knows its Mind CHAPTER 1 The Laughter Club THE PHYSICAL NATURE OF EMOTION It is estimated that one in fifteen American adults, about 21 million, is living with major depression.1 Most of us feel down in the dumps from time to time, but depression is a never-ending feeling of sadness that affects how you think, how you feel, and how you behave. For people living with a major depressive disorder, everything is gray and life seems bleak, not worth living. Despite recent headway made in understanding the inner workings of the brain, there is still no treatment for depression that works for everyone. Psychotherapy and drugs like Prozac have helped millions of people stave off depression, but these modalities haven''t worked for millions more. The sad fact is that some individuals'' depression is resistant to treatment. Yet consider for a moment that almost all available treatments for depression (whether therapy or medication) target what''s going on inside the head. What if there were a way to alleviate depression that went beyond the cortex and altered the body? It might seem odd to focus on the body as an antidote for a disorder seemingly rooted in the mind, but striking new scientific evidence suggests that our body has a powerful influence on our psychological state. Take the case of Laura, an intelligent, driven twenty-two-year-old. Laura had just graduated from a prestigious Ivy League university and taken her first job at a top public relations firm in Manhattan when her fianc

Details ISBN145162669X Author Sian Beilock Short Title HOW THE BODY KNOWS ITS MIND Pages 288 Publisher Atria Books Language English ISBN-10 145162669X ISBN-13 9781451626698 Format Paperback DEWEY 153.7 Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-03-14 Imprint Atria Books Subtitle The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment to Influence How You Think and Feel Audience General UK Release Date 2017-03-14 We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:137582312;