Mindsight
by Daniel J. Siegel · first published 2010
100% recommend
Why HN recommends it
Covers attention training and how the mind works, focusing on emotional processing and self-awareness. It is a practical, integrating read for people working on their inner life or the mind-body link.
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From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of "mindsight," the potent skill that is the basis for both emotional and social intelligence. Mindsight allows you to make positive changes in your brain--and in your life.• Is there a memory that torments you, or an irrational fear you can' t shake?• Do you sometimes become unreasonably angry or upset and find it hard to calm down?• Do you ever wonder why you can't stop behaving the way you do, no matter how hard you try?• Are you and your child (or parent, partner, or boss) locked in a seemingly in
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on “Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2014?” ↗…about the problem space, and some solutions outlined, but it wasn't integrated within me, and all i had was a few therapies I could try out and hope the best for. Luckily, the next book I picked up was Mindsight by Dr. Daniel Siegel, and that has helped immensely in applying the knowledge of The Body Keeps Score, to bring about a shift in focus and presence in our bodies. One thing he talked about that i found…
on “The Body Keeps the Score: Book Summary” ↗…Develop a list and keep adding to it. Brainstorm needs. What do people need? What problems do people have that they may pay to get rid of? Go to Hacker meetups. Understand your mind and how it works. Mindsight by Dan Siegel is excellent.
on “Ask HN: Business failed, depressed entepreneur, best way to cheer oneself up?” ↗…"Custard, Cakes and Category Theory" by Eugenia Cheng [1]. It's already bringing some much needed back ground, some "why", to my much neglected maths education. On a more spiritual note, I'd also recommend Mindsight by Dan Siegel [2]. An excellent book for getting some intuition into how people's past experiences shape them. The Trauma of Everyday life by Mark Epstien [3] blends teachings of Buddhism and mindfulness…
on “Ask HN: What is the most mind blowing book you've ever read?” ↗Read "Affective Neuroscience" (or Archeology of the Mind) by Jaak Panksepp for a better understanding of where emotions come from (primary affect). Read "Mindsight" by Daniel Siegel for a view on higher level emotional processing. You can "sample" his ideas by watching some of his interviews on Mindsight. Read "Passage Meditation" by Eknath Easwaran for a simple…
on “A psychologist rethinking human emotion” ↗Mindsight by Dan Siegel is one I would recommend too
on “How to Read Self-Help” ↗For those who want to get started on developing their own, here are some resources that have really helped me: "Nonviolent Communication" - Marshall Rosenberg "Mindsight" - Daniel Siegel I've also been working on a new mathematical model (rooted in category theory) for how our brains, bodies, and minds work together with the goal of developing a natural language based…
on “Cambridge Analytica: The Data That Turned the World Upside Down” ↗Have you tried meditation? One way of looking at it is as a 2,000+ year old tradition of attention training. I highly recommend Googling "pragmatic Buddhism", "Mindfulness in Plain English", and "Mindsight" by Dan Siegel. But the most important thing is to spend a little time practicing every day. It's not a fast or easy solution, but I've found meditation actually works.
on “Ask HN: How to fix my nonexistent focus?” ↗