Real Love
Sharon Salzberg
An exploration of real love and the innate capacity we each have to love in everyday life. Discover how to cultivate mindfulness, lovingkindness, and compassion to connect more deeply with yourself and others, heal wounds, and live a more authentic life.
Reclaim Your Brain
Joseph A. Annibali
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling with a 'busy brain'? Dr. Joseph Annibali offers a groundbreaking approach to calming your thoughts, healing your mind, and reclaiming control of your life. Drawing on neuroscience and clinical experience, this book provides practical strategies to balance your brain, manage negativity, and address specific issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Discover how to rewrite your stories, become mindful, and create healthier relationships for a more fulfilling life.
Rethinking Narcissism
Craig Malkin
A groundbreaking exploration of narcissism, revealing that a healthy dose of self-love is essential for a fulfilling life. Drawing on extensive research and clinical experience, this book challenges conventional wisdom and offers a nuanced understanding of narcissism's spectrum, from its destructive extremes to its vital role in creativity, leadership, and healthy relationships. Discover how to navigate the complexities of narcissism in yourself and others, fostering empathy, resilience, and genuine connection.
Rethinking Positive Thinking
Gabriele Oettingen
Challenging the conventional wisdom of positive thinking, this book delves into the science of motivation, revealing how our dreams can sometimes hinder our progress. It introduces a new method, 'mental contrasting,' to help you achieve your goals by facing obstacles head-on and turning dreams into reality.
Rise of Superman
Steven Kotler
An exploration into the world of action and adventure sports, examining how athletes push the boundaries of human performance and achieve the state of 'flow,' a peak state of consciousness where the impossible becomes possible. The book delves into the science behind this phenomenon and its potential applications in various fields.
Risk
Dan Gardner
An exploration of why we fear the wrong things, how our brains are wired to misjudge risk, and how this affects our decisions and society as a whole. It delves into the psychology of fear, the role of media and politics in amplifying anxieties, and the consequences of misperceiving threats in the modern world.
Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life
Thich Nhat Hanh
Savor offers a fresh look at mindfulness and the problem of obesity that is spreading across the globe. It is a guide to help us all reconnect with different aspects of our lives that together can improve our weight, our well-being, and the well-being of our world.
Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
Lisa Feldman Barrett
A fascinating exploration of the human brain, challenging common misconceptions and revealing the intricate network that shapes our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Discover how your brain's primary function is not thinking, but rather managing your body's resources to ensure survival and well-being.