The mind and the brain
by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Sharon Begley · first published 2002
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…retrained. That's what CBT attempts to do, but learning some of the science behind it allowed me to really figure out what I needed to do to help myself. These are the two books that helped the most: "The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060988479/ref=oh_o05_s00_i... and "Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345479890/ref=oh_o03_s00_i...
on “The Trouble with Bright Kids” ↗…recommendations to his friend) that it may be helpful to read a non-technical book (among other things of course). One book that I have found very instrumental in helping me cope with stress and anxiety is "The Mind and the Brain" by Jeffrey M. Schwartz and Sharon Begley. The reasons why are very specific I think: 1) Its vocabulary appeals to those who like me appreciate science. 2) It tackles concepts that are common in zen…
on “Developer Anxiety, we’re not alone” ↗…shit like walk in and out of a room multiple times but I suspect he will. What can I say? That I know better but I can't find the will to overcome it? The best book I've read on the subject so far is The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force by Jeffrey Schwartz.
on “No Bad Things: Growing up with obsessive-compulsive disorder” ↗These are typical recommendations for fighting obsessive-compulsive behaviors. It's been a long time but I recall reading something like this in The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force (2003) by J.M. Schwartz - seems like he has some more recent books out that specifically prescribe remedies (I assume are along these lines).
on “Useful Self-Improvement Interventions (2013)” ↗From article: > Studies, such as those highlighted by Jeffrey M. Schwartz in "The Mind and the Brain," illustrate how our neural pathways strengthen with repetition, making familiar behaviors easier to perform over time. When change is introduced, the brain must adapt, creating new pathways and weakening…
on “The Neuroscience of Resistance to Change” ↗