Sharon Begley

How to retrain our brain to improve our emotional behaviour, by a pioneering neuroscientist.

O navjazchivykh sostojanijakh sovremennyj chelovek znaet ne ponaslyshke. Kak chasto my bukvalno ne mozhem ostanovitsja, likhoradochno proverjaja soobschenija v smartfone, pytajas projti uroven v videoigre ili pokupaja veschi, khotja ikh uzhe nekuda devat. No gde gran mezhdu normoj i patologiej, i glavnoe, kogda tseleustremlennost i oderzhimost - put k tvorchestvu i uspekhu, a kogda - besplodnaja i opasnaja trata usilij i vremeni? V knige avtor rasskazyvaet ob istorii izuchenija voprosa, o tom, chem navjazchivoe povedenie otlichaetsja ot zavisimosti i kak rabotaet "kompulsivnyj mozg". Aktualnost problemy, besedy s veduschimi spetsialistami po navjazchivomu povedeniju, sudby realnykh patsientov delajut etu knigu v ravnoj mere soderzhatelnoj i uvlekatelnoj. Sovremennaja zhizn napolnena potokom informatsii, chasto soprovozhdajuschejsja stressom, kalejdoskopom beskonechnykh srochnykh del, nevypolnennymi obeschanijami i kak sledstvie, vygoraniem i depressiej. Najti v sebe sily dlja vosstanovlenija, motivatsiju dlja samorazvitija i prinjatiju sebja pomogut takie knigi kak, "Antivygoranie: Dnevnik dlja tekh, kto ustal ustavat", "Zhizn bez vygoranija", "Ustala ustavat: Prostye sposoby". Eti proizvedenija raskryvajut te zhe problemy, chto i knigi izvestnykh avtorov, kak Lobkovskij "Khochu i budu", "Sistema spasi sebja sam", "Transerfing realnosti", "Kniga psikhologija", "Kafe na kraju zemli". Takzhe v nashej biblioteke est knigi, pokhozhie na "K sebe nezhno" i "7 shagov k stabilnoj samootsenke", zavoevavshie ljubov i doverie auditorii. Eto takie proizvedenija, kak "Vernut vkus k zhizni", "Retsept schastja: Prinimajte sebja", "Dnevnik zaboty o sebe. Ezhednevnik", "Shkola Flajledi: Kak navesti porjadok v dome i v zhizni". Oni pomogut snjat naprjazhenie ne khuzhe, chem raskraska-antistress, obresti uterjannuju garmoniju i vstrechat kazhdyj novyj den s ulybkoj. Eti knigi stanut idealnym podarkom dlja devushki, mamy ili podrugi na den rozhdenija, ili Novyj god, i istochnikom vdokhnovenija, i novykh znanij. Podarite svoim blizkim vozmozhnost uznat sebja luchshe s pomoschju etikh udivitelnykh knig!

'A fascinating peek into the human mind in our age of anxiety.' David Kessler, author of Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental SufferingDo you check your smartphone continuously for messages? Or perhaps do the weekly shop with military precision? Maybe you always ensure the cutlery is perfectly lined up on the table? Compulsion is something most of us have witnessed in daily life. But compulsions exist along a broad continuum, and at the opposite end of these mild forms are life-altering disorders. Sharon Begley's meticulously researched book is the first of its kind to examine the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behaviour; using fascinating case studies to understand their deeper meaning and reveal the truth about human compulsion - that it is a coping response to varying degrees of anxiety. Through the personal stories of dozens of interviewees exhibiting behaviours such as OCD, hoarding, compulsive acquiring, exercise or even altruism, Begley employs genuine compassion and gives meaningful context to their plight. Along the way she explores the role of compulsion in our fast paced culture, the neuroscience behind it, and strange manifestations of the behaviour throughout history. Can't Just Stop makes compulsion comprehensible and accessible, exploring how we can realistically grapple with it in ourselves and in those we love.

Using in-depth case studies, Can't Just Stop examines the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behavior--"a fascinating read about human behavior and how it can go haywire" (The Charlotte Observer). Whether shopping with military precision or hanging the tea towels just so, compulsion is something most of us have witnessed in daily life. But compulsions exist along a broad continuum and, at the opposite end of these mild forms, exist life-altering disorders. Sharon Begley's meticulously researched book is the first to examine all of these behaviors together--from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to hoarding, to compulsive exercise, even compulsions to do good. They may look profoundly different, but these behaviors are all ways of coping with varying degrees of anxiety. Sharing personal stories from dozens of interviewees, "Begley combines a personal topic with thoughtfulness and sensitivity" (Library Journal) and gives meaningful context to their plight. Along the way she explores the role of compulsion in our fast-paced culture, the brain science behind it, and strange manifestations of the behavior throughout history. Can't Just Stop makes compulsion comprehensible and accessible, with "fresh insight that could fundamentally alter how we think of, and treat, mental illness going forward" (Publishers Weekly).

Sharon Begley examines the whole spectrum of compulsive behaviour, and explains how even the most mild of compulsions can signify anxiety.

Richard J. Davidson har studeret hjernemønstre hos tibetanske lamaer og har kunnet påvise meditations gavnlige effekt på hjernen. DIN HJERNES FØLELSESMÆSSIGE LIV er en samlet fremlæggelse af de sidste års opdagelser omkring hjernens smidighed og påvirkelighed og specifikt, hvad denne hjerneforskning kan lære os om sindets indretning, om vores forskellighed og om vores individuelle muligheder for at påvirke os selv og øge vores livsglæde. Bogen vil præsentere videnskabelig dokumentation for, hvorfor vi føler og reagerer, som vi gør. Den vil appellere til de mange, der ønsker at gå et skridt videre end populærpsykologien. Den vil give samleveren bedre mulighed for at forstå kærestens humørsvingninger, forældrene bedre mulighed for at forstå deres børn og bedsteforældrene mulighed for at optimere deres aldring. Richard J. Davidson er hjerneforsker og medvirkede i de samtaler mellem Dalai Lama og førende videnskabsfolk, som blev beskrevet i Goleman-bogen Destruktive følelser.

I Hjärnans emotionella liv, skriven av en av hjärnforskningens pionjärer, presenteras en ny modell över våra känslor deras ursprung, deras kraft och deras formbarhet. Richard J. Davidson har upptäckt att personligheten utgörs av sex grundläggande emotionella stilar , bland annat återhämtningsförmåga, självkännedom och uppmärksamhet. Vårt emotionella fingeravtryck beror på var någonstans på varj

Is it really possible to change the structure and function of the brain, and in so doing alter how we think and feel? The answer is a resounding yes.

In this fascinating and far-reaching book, Newsweek science writer Sharon Begley reports on how 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, 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. "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 magazine "A strong dose of hope along with a strong does of science and Buddhist thought."-The San Diego Union-Tribune

A leading researcher in brain dysfunction and a Wall Street Journal science writer demonstrate that the human mind is an independent entity that can shape and control the physical brain. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.