Mind Training ~ Book

Mind Training by Ravinder and Eldon Taylor Mind Training—the art of tweaking formerly subconscious brain processes to eliminate self-destructive behaviors, enhance health and vitality, and supercharge success potential. We know that exercising regularly will bring numerous benefits, from improved health and wellness to enhanced creativity, but most do not know that training the mind will bring a host of benefits too. "If you want to get beyond wishy-washy feel goodism in your quest for insightful, self-determining, and authentic living, and if you seriously wish to enhance your life in a practical way informed by science-based principles, then this book is for you!" — Anthony Falikowski, author of Higher Reality Therapy  There are numerous excellent books that provide insights into how the mind works, but they rarely offer guidance for how to use this information to make positive life changes. Conversely, there are many self-help books that offer guidance, but they generally offer little scientific backing for their claims. Mind Training provides a substantial bridge between these two approaches as it presents solid science-based principles that can be put to life-enhancing use. By removing the smoke and mirrors that frequently surround the self-help movement, sorting out the truth from the fiction, and highlighting areas that are backed by solid science, Mind Training reveals what is realistically possible. "I am often skeptical when considering reading a self-help book about how to train your brain. Most are trite and devoid of science. Mind Training does an excellent job of blending psychology and brain science, in an easily readable fashion, making real change possible."  — Larry D. Rosen, Professor Emeritus at California State University Mind Training examines how the brain works, including how it can create mechanical like habits, employ self-destructive behaviors, reward failure and more. It shows how consciousness is built upon unconscious processes and the kind of impact this can have. This mind exploration is carried out with a keen focus on how this information can be used to improve the quality of life by maximizing natural talents and abilities. While this is a self-help book, it does not offer easy answers and quick cures. Rather, it presents a way of life that promotes a process of conscious living. Having an awareness of the ‘whys’ behind some of our behaviors will reduce many of the self-destructive patterns that all of us are subject to in certain areas of our lives. Understanding some of our brain chemistry mechanisms allows us to take some manual control to increase our successes and overall feelings of well-being. Discovering some of the automatic mind mechanisms makes it possible to offset the ability for others to exploit them.p> There has been a great deal said about the power of the mind and the impacts of our beliefs, but, up until now, there have been few tools provided to create the changes at the level where they exert their greatest power. Mind Training is a comprehensive overview of the workings of the mind and the many ways this information can be used to effect real change in every aspect of our lives. Life educates your mind to accept less, thereby limiting and defining you. You can do it better. Drawing on over 200 solid scientific studies, Mind Training is the self-help workout regimen that will enhance every corner of your life. What Reviewers Are Saying "What makes Mind Training different is that it is really based on research literature. It’s not just anecdotes and testimonials like most self-help books. Further, the research is described, not just referred to so that the reader can see what it actually says and how it is being applied. The advice is concrete and doable. The summary and exercises at the end of each chapter are well thought out and flow from what is explained in the chapter." ~ Joel Weinberger, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Adelphi University, NY " . . . [The Taylors'] advocacy of persistent optimism and realistic goal-setting will eventually uplift even the most pessimistic reader. “What could you achieve if you were 33% more successful at whatever you tried to achieve?” they ask, and suddenly, seen in that light, the impossible seems a lot more manageable . . . [a] study of why we think the way we do and how to change it for the better." ~ Kirkus Reviews " . . . a good read for those looking to enhance their mental processes. Exquisite prose, flowed effortlessly and elegantly." ~ Online BookClub 2 " . . . By bridging the gap between science and self-help, “mind training” stands out as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their life through mental training. The book’s focus on evidence-based practices ensures that readers are not only inspired but also equipped with practical tools to achieve their goals . . . strong scientific foundation, practical applications, and the clear, engaging way it presents complex concepts. . . . This book is a must-read for anyone serious about taking control of their mental processes to enhance their overall quality of life." ~ Online BookClub 1 "Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment is a top, recommended pick for libraries building general-interest to science and psychology holdings, and especially for both individual use and book club or psychology group discussions on topics of transformation, empowerment, and better understanding the link between scientific concept and actuality." ~ D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review " . . . a thoughtful, readable, and evidence based scientific approach that [shows] we have much more control over our mind than most of us give ourselves credit for." ~ Thomas G. Plante, Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine  " . . . The variety of approaches makes it easy for the reader to pull on the threads that best help them find their power over their own subconscious mind." ~ Loretta Breuning, PhD, author of Habits of a Happy Brain B138 Available in: Paperback Book - B138-P