Cutting-edge science and the ancient wisdom of Buddhism have come together to reveal that, contrary to popular belief, we have the power to literally change our brains by changing our minds. Recent pioneering experiments in neuroplasticity—the ability of the brain to change in response to experience—reveal that the brain is capable of altering its structure and function, and even of generating new neurons, a power we retain well into old age. The brain can adapt, heal, renew itself after trauma, compensate for disabilities, rewire itself to overcome dyslexia, and break cycles of depression and OCD. And as scientists are learning from studies performed on Buddhist monks, it is not only the outside world that can change the brain, so can the mind and, in particular, focused attention through the classic Buddhist practice of mindfulness. With her gift for making science accessible, meaningful, and compelling, science writer Sharon Begley illuminates a profound shift in our understanding of how the brain and the mind interact and takes us to the leading edge of a revolution in what it means to be human. Praise for Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain “There are two great things about this book. One is that it shows us how nothing about our brains is set in stone. The other is that it is written by Sharon Begley, one of the best science writers around. Begley is superb at framing the latest facts within the larger context of the field. This is a terrific book.”—Robert M. Sapolsky, author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers “Excellent . . . elegant and lucid prose . . . an open mind here will be rewarded.”—Discover “A strong dose of hope along with a strong does of science and Buddhist thought.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune

A heartwarming dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, changes a former soldier’s life forever. A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, his physical wounds and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. He wondered if he would ever recover. Then Luis met Tuesday, a sensitive golden retriever trained to assist people with disabilities. Tuesday had lived among prisoners and at a home for troubled boys, and he found it difficult to trust in or connect with a human being–until Luis. Until Tuesday is the story of how two wounded warriors, who had given so much and suffered the consequences, found salvation in each other. It is a story about war and peace, injury and recovery, psychological wounds and spiritual restoration. But more than that, it is a story about the love between a man and dog, and how, together, they healed each other’s souls.

It's well known that if you want to keep your body fit, you must do some regular exercise. But when it comes to our mental health, few of us take the time to maintain and improve it. For some reason, we expect to be in great mental shape without doing any work. And when we realise we're struggling, we look for a quick and easy fix instead of developing the skills that will help us in the future. Enter The Mind Workout - a home exercise programme for improving your mental health and fitness. Developed as a result of Mark Freeman's own recovery from mental illness, The Mind Workout combines mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It outlines twenty easy-to-follow steps you can take to free yourself from the ways of thinking and behaving that cause mental health challenges in your life - from cutting out the compulsions that cause uncertainty, anxiety and distress to relieving stress and distraction. The Mind Workout is the key to making the switch from a frenetic, anxiety-driven life to one that's based on your core values. It will leave you feeling mentally stronger, fitter and better equipped to navigate the complexities of everyday life.

What is your emotional fingerprint? Why are some people so quick to recover from setbacks? Why are some so attuned to others that they seem psychic? Why are some people always up and others always down? In his thirty-year quest to answer these questions, pioneering neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson discovered that each of us has an Emotional Style, composed of Resilience, Outlook, Social Intuition, Self-Awareness, Sensitivity to Context, and Attention. Where we fall on these six continuums determines our own “emotional fingerprint.” Sharing Dr. Davidson’s fascinating case histories and experiments, The Emotional Life of Your Brain offers a new model for treating conditions like autism and depression as it empowers us all to better understand ourselves—and live more meaningful lives.

Cambiar de cerebro no se trata solo de adquirir un hábito específico. Está tomando la resolución de cambiar su estilo de vida para crear la vida que desea tener. Si quieres una vida social robusta y una carrera exitosa, nunca lo conseguirás reteniendo por miedo a decir algo incorrecto. Las personas que prosperan en sus carreras son dueños de sus vidas. Han infundido confianza en sí mismos para que sus mentes los alienten. Se aseguran de que sus manos sean las que están en el volante del vehículo que es su vida. No hacen esto tratando de alcanzar el control sobre cada parte de sus vidas, sino dejando de lado lo que no tienen ningún impacto. Esto libera su tiempo y energía para que puedan concentrarse en lo que pueden controlar, que es su propio comportamiento. La vida está llena de contratiempos. Eso no es algo que podamos cambiar. Lo que podemos hacer es reaccionar ante ellos de una manera que funcione para encontrar una solución para ellos, o no. Para lograr lo primero, debes trabajar por lo que dices que quieres. Piensa en un momento en que has hecho algo con poca confianza en tu capacidad para hacerlo, y tu corazón no estaba en eso, por ejemplo, ir a una presentación cuando no te sientes bien. Ahora piense en cuándo sintió lo contrario: sentirse mejor, gustarle su aspecto y estar seguro de saber lo que se suponía que debía hacer. ¿En qué caso fue mejor tu rendimiento? Es por eso que cambiar tu cerebro está cambiando lo que puedes lograr. Si ha decidido que no puede hacer algo, terminará antes de que comience. Tal vez decidas que no sabes nada sobre una profesión, por lo que nunca podrías hacer una entrada al campo, o que nunca has sido del tipo social, por lo que no tiene sentido retomarla en este momento. No importa dónde se encuentre en su vida, nunca es demasiado tarde para cambiarlo. Tal vez no sea el pasado, pero las elecciones que haga ahora decidirán si su vida continúa de la misma

Cada día, los jóvenes están bombardeados con mensajes que los incitan a hacer de la impureza sexual un estilo de vida. Muchos de ellos crecen con una noción falsa de una hombría que les exige que busquen su masculinidad a costa de las mujeres. En Masculinidad Pura de Jason Evert, él les ofrece a los lectores respuestas directas a preguntas difíciles acerca de las mujeres, la sexualidad, el noviazgo, incluyendo… ¿Qué quieren las chicas? ¿Qué tan lejos es demasiado lejos? ¿Qué tiene de malo pensar en ello? ¿Qué tiene de malo la pornografía? No le estás haciendo daño a nadie. ¿Y si sólo es una revista de trajes de baño? ¿Si ella está dispuesta a hacerlo, por qué está mal? ¿Qué del sexo seguro? ¿Qué no debería de ser libre para hacer lo que yo quiera? ¿Cómo te mantienes puro? Masculinidad Pura será una herramienta poderosa tanto para los jóvenes que lo lean, como para sus futuras esposas y familias.