Brain Development

In today's fast-changing world, it’s clear that you need to be adept at speed learning to be able to stay ahead in today’s school and work environment. Even if you've always considered yourself a slow learner, you can learn proven strategies for learning more while studying less.

Naturally increase your memory and focus and retain details easier with this soothing program from the world-renowned Sleep Learning System, narrated by best selling hypnotherapist, Rachael Meddows. Just turn on the tracks, relax, and let your subconscious mind do the work for you. The Sleep Learning System is specially designed to work with your subconscious mind during your sleep cycle.

Did you know that our brain gets tired too? With constant usage of it since we were born, it is bound to get duller as time goes by. The good news is that you can train you brain to immediately get sharper, faster, and more powerful by just following the fun and simple steps that you will find in this book.

In this revolutionary guide to learning, Professor Dan Willingham uses fascinating brain science to help you study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress and make learning a skill you can master and enjoy. Based on the latest research, Outsmart Your Brain offers specific strategies for reading, listening and taking tests, covering the practical aspects like optimum note taking, how to read difficult books and good exam technique, coupled with the psychological challenges of dealing with anxiety, fighting procrastination and developing good focus.

Melissa Hogenboom examines how the suite of changes we experience during pregnancy and motherhood influence our sense of self, both physically and from the wider world. From the way our brain changes during pregnancy and the psychological impact of our changing body, to the true cost of the motherhood workplace penalty and the intrusion of technology on family life, Hogenboom reveals how external events and society at large shape the way we see ourselves and impacts upon the choices we make.

Brain Storm tells the story of how the author survived childhood sexual and ritual abuse and lived a life with Multiple Personality Disorder. The abuse was horrifying and the recovery hellish but throughout, her alters brought her to safety. In no small measure because of it all, she became an activist feminist, successful doctor, devoted parent and loving partner.

If you continue to do only what you feel like doing, then you will never truly change the way that you are feeling. Emotions can be raw. Powerful. So powerful that they, sometimes, feel too powerful for us. We don’t think we have enough strength to learn to control them, therefore, we let emotions dictate our actions.

This groundbreaking book examines the cultural norms that impede resilience in America, especially our collective tendency to disconnect stress from its potentially extreme consequences and override our need to recover. It explains the science of how to direct our attention to perform under stress and recover from trauma. By directing our attention in particular ways, we can widen the window within which our thinking brain and survival brain work together cooperatively.

Embark on a transformational journey with "Pathways to Possibility," the quintessential guide designed to navigate the intricate maze of modern career development. This enlightening eBook serves as an essential companion for those standing at the crossroads of adolescence and professional life, mapping out the terrain of emerging job markets and the skills required for future success. Every chapter in "Pathways to Possibility" is a step toward unlocking one's potential, beginning with an insightful exploration into the adolescent brain's decision-making processes. Delve into the ...

We all slip into some form of subtle addiction from time to time. It’s only human to desire comfort. But what happens when we start abusing our body to derive pleasure? Recent studies have shown that 1 in every 20 adults is a victim of food addiction. Perhaps you’ve tried a few fasting or dieting methods yourself. But most of them are hard to sustain and make you slip back and feel guilty. It’s time to put an end to this vicious cycle. This edition of the audiobook brought to you by the Self-Help-Guide, includes the best of various programs, distilled into one carefully-designed plan.

As an expert on the brain, Restak knows that in the last five years there have been exciting new scientific discoveries about the brain and its performance. So he has asked his colleagues---among them the world's leading brain scientists and researchers---one important question: What can I do to help my brain work more efficiently?

If you're reading this, you've tried countless platitudes that didn't seem to work for you because they are just platitudes and don't address the underlying issue. All flash, no substance. But becoming a positive person doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it's way easier than you think. But don't take my word for it. A study by researchers at the University of Stanford uncovered how a positive attitude, literally, made the brain work better and improved cognitive abilities.

While we can’t see the brain, it sends signals to us and those around us. Just as the colors of a traffic light send drivers a signal to go, slow down, or stop, our brains signal to our emotions and affect our behavior toward others. In Signals, Cherilyn Orr introduces a common language and imagery to help everyone manage their emotions. Rooted in neuroscience and the Bible, this approach has been used around the world because its spans across all cultural contexts.

The human experience is deeply connected to communication. From simple greetings to complex negotiations, our interactions shape relationships, communities, and the world. Yet, amidst the constant flow of information, one critical element is often overlooked: listening. We’ll dive into the neuroscience of listening, examining how our brains process sound, language, and emotional cues. We’ll explore neural pathways involved in comprehension and discuss how factors like attention, memory, and emotional state can influence our listening abilities.

In the workplace, at school, and in our relationships, the effects of stress can be devastating. Too much stress can cause real physical illness. Using the latest research on neuroplasticity, Dr. Lawlis redefines stress and shows readers how they can retrain their brain to prevent stress from taking its toll. This clear and practical guide includes action plans and recommendations for specific foods, physical exercises, and mental relaxation techniques to train your brain to combat stress.

Want to learn about the art of manipulation? Do you think you are being manipulated? Are you unable to recognize a manipulator? Manipulation is the ability of something or someone to handle, manipulate, or use. It is essential to understand the tricks and tactics of manipulator so we could save ourselves from them as it has a negative effect on our mental health and personality. Understanding of manipulation techniques and tactics of toxic people can help us to avoid manipulation.

This book will explain how to learn faster, improve your IQ and use proven problem-solving strategies in any situation. Most people never learn these critical strategies due to lack of knowledge on how the brain works.

¿Has experimentado un torrente de energía y emoción cuando comienzas un nuevo proyecto y a los pocos días ya estás pensando en todas las razones de por qué no puedes lograr tus objetivos? ¿Por qué si el éxito está disponible para todos, la mayoría de las personas no lo aprovecha? La clave está en la forma en que usas tu cerebro.

Living a brain-healthy life is not just to reduce the risk of dementia and other serious health issues but also to improve the quality of your life and brain performance now. Investing in brain health will cost you nothing but time and effort - and the brain-healthy recommendations in this book can all be followed for free! Brain health expert Dr. Sabina Brennan's steps are simple to follow and within your control so can be integrated into daily life with ease over the course of 100 days.

The deeply personal and complex human traits of worthiness, deserving, self-worth, and self-esteem, govern our success. How we value ourselves plays such a critical role in what opportunities we pursue that it can hardly be overstated. Self-worth is an ever-changing pair of glasses that broadens or limits our view of the world, colors every life experience, and propels us to take action or grounds us in stagnation. Self-worth is the foundation of all our choices, all our reactions, and all our efforts.