During the last decade, the study of emotional self-regulation has blossomed in a variety of sub-disciplines belonging to either psychology (developmental, clinical) or the neurosciences (cognitive and affective). Consciousness, Emotional Self-Regulation and the Brain gives an overview of the current state of this relatively new scientific field. Several areas are examined by some of the leading theorists and researchers in this emerging domain. Most chapters seek to either present theoretical and developmental perspectives about emotional self-regulation (and dysregulation), provide cutting edge information with regard to the neural basis of conscious emotional experience and emotional self-regulation, or expound theoretical models susceptible of explaining how healthy individuals are capable of consciously and voluntarily changing the neural activity underlying emotional processes and states. In addition, a few chapters consider the capacity of human consciousness to volitionally influence the brain’s electrical activity or modulate the impact of emotions on the psychoneuroendocrine-immune network. This book will undoubtedly be useful to scholars and graduate students interested in the relationships between self-consciousness, emotion, the brain, and the body. (Series B)

Do the things other people say or do cause you to feel hurt or upset? Do you find yourself dwelling on unhappy past experiences? Are those negative past experiences influencing your daily interactions? Do you second guess yourself, wondering if you said or did the right thing? Have you lost your sense of personal power, unable to speak your truth for fear of the ridicule of others? If you answered yes, to even a few of these questions, then your limiting thoughts, beliefs, and feelings are ruining your life - in fact, they are killing your happiness. It doesn't have to be that way! Through the techniques in this book, you will immediately reclaim your power and self-confidence. You will regain control over your thoughts and feelings. You will feel happy and peaceful again. But be forewarned, the contents of this book will forever change your life, in a good way. Emotional Self-Mastery is the best how-to book on mastering the thoughts and emotions that cause grief, frustration, and fear. This book is packed with science and tools to rewire the unsupportive programming that has kept you stuck in patterns of anxiety, fear, and doubt. Before you know it, you'll stop the negative self-talk, worry, and fear, and start chasing your dreams.Isn't time you became a master of your emotions!

One of the world's most esteemed and influential psychologists, Roy F. Baumeister, teams with New York Times science writer John Tierney to reveal the secrets of self-control and how to master it. "Deep and provocative analysis of people's battle with temptation and masterful insights into understanding willpower: why we have it, why we don't, and how to build it. A terrific read." —Ravi Dhar, Yale School of Management, Director of Center for Customer Insights Pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister collaborates with New York Times science writer John Tierney to revolutionize our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, Willpower shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. It shows readers how to be realistic when setting goals, monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter. By blending practical wisdom with the best of recent research science, Willpower makes it clear that whatever we seek—from happiness to good health to financial security—we won’t reach our goals without first learning to harness self-control.