Book
What your body knows about happiness : how to use your body to change your mind / Janice Kaplan.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781728281315 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xx, 375 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Happiness. Mind and body. |
| Genre: | Self-help publications. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 158 Kap | 31681010402618 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"In school, we're taught that the central nervous system, including the brain, is the big computer telling our bodies how to respond to a trigger. But there's a growing body of research proving that in fact the system often works in reverse, that it's our body programming the brain by acting without being told what to do. For example, the act of smiling can improve your mood. Or when you pass a dark alley and your body tenses and your heart starts pounding, your cardiovascular system is sending a messageto your brain to be scared. In this book, Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, will explore the mind-body connection and show that our feeling bodies are often smarter than our thinking minds, by weaving togethernew scientific research from experts from around the globe and from various disciplines, including psychologists, neuroscientists, and environments. And she'll provide tips and strategies for discovering this vital mind-body connection so they can work together to make you happier"-- - Sourcebooks Inc.
Happiness isn't just a state of mind. It's also a state of body.
Standing straight can give you a shot of confidence and forcing a smile might improve your mood. But do you know why? We generally believe that the brain is the big computer telling our bodies how to respond, but new research shows that the system often works in reverse. Your body reacts first, and your brain then interprets the physical signals. As you walk by a dark alley, your heart starts pounding and only then does your brain get the message: I'm scared! The body can also send messages about positive emotions, allowing you to experience more happiness, love, and joy.
Based on groundbreaking research and expert opinions, What Your Body Knows About Happiness will teach you:
- How to use your body to spark your creativity
- How to find joy through your senses
- How changing your environment can improve your mood
- The unexpected powers of diet, exercise, and sex
- The ways your brain can resolve bodily pain
- How to create optimism through your body
In What Your Body Knows About Happiness, Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, explores the startling new evidence showing that our feeling bodies are often smarter than our thinking minds. Talking to experts in a wide range of fields, she brings her distinctive brand of conversation, humor, and storytelling to scientific research, drawing unexpected links that reveal the power of body-mind connections. You'll also get tips and strategies for knowing your body in a whole new wayâleading to greater happiness and pleasure every day.
