The Stress-Proof Brain
Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity
Format:Paperback
Publisher:New Harbinger Publications
Published:30th Mar '17
Should be back in stock very soon
The Stress-Proof Brain addresses the pervasive issue of stress in modern life and offers readers a transformative approach to managing it. Written by a clinical psychologist and neuroscience expert, the book emphasizes that while stress is an unavoidable aspect of life, our responses to it can be altered. The author presents a compelling case that by changing our reactions to stressors, we can significantly improve our overall health and happiness.
The book delves into the science of stress and the brain, explaining how negative responses—such as avoidance, negative thinking, and self-criticism—can hinder our well-being. It provides readers with practical tools rooted in mindfulness, neuroscience, and positive psychology. These tools are designed to help individuals break free from unhealthy coping mechanisms and foster resilience. Through unique exercises and strategies, readers will learn to master their emotional responses, allowing them to face challenges with a more positive and constructive mindset.
Ultimately, The Stress-Proof Brain aims to empower readers to cultivate a more resilient brain through the principles of neuroplasticity. By adopting the techniques outlined in the book, individuals can learn to navigate life's stresses more effectively, enabling them to focus on what truly matters and lead a happier, healthier life. This insightful guide offers a pathway to not only cope with stress but to thrive despite it.
"Greenberg's objective, science-based approach presents information in an unbiased way, avoiding the stigma that many associate with mental health and emotional well-being. Equally informative as a useful self-help guide, this title is highly recommended for mental health professionals and consumer health readers looking to manage stress." —Library Journal (starred review) * Library Journal (starred review) *
"In these challenging times, you'd be hard-pressed to find a book as helpful as The Stress-Proof Brain. In this groundbreaking work, Melanie Greenberg combines ancient mind-calming techniques with a modern-day scientific understanding of how the brain works to teach you how to transform your response to stress. The book is informative, backed by research, and practical. It covers a range of subjects, from overcoming trauma to taming your inner critic to improving your sleep. Each chapter contains easy-to-learn practices to help you develop a stress-free brain. This manual for finding peace and well-being gets my highest recommendation."—Toni Bernhard, award-winning author of How to Be Sick, How to Wake Up, and How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness * Toni Bernhard, award-winning author of How to Be Sick, How to Wake Up, and How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness *
"You can't eliminate stress, but you can do a lot to control it. Start by reading this book. This is one of those rare books that everyone should have on their shelf. Buy one for yourself and one for a friend." —Frank Sonnenberg, award-winning author of six books, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, and named one of America's Top 100 Thought Leaders by Trust Across America * Frank Sonnenberg, award-winning author of six books, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, and named one of America's Top 100 Thought Leaders by Trust Across America *
ISBN: 9781626252660
Dimensions: 232mm x 154mm x 16mm
Weight: 339g
224 pages