You've heard the expression, “It’s the little things that count.” It's more than a simple platitude. Research has shown that integrating little daily practices into your life can actually change the way your brain works.
This guide offers simple things you can do routinely, mainly inside your mind, that will support and increase your sense of security and worth, resilience, effectiveness, well-being, insight, and inner peace. For example, they include: taking in the good, protecting your brain, feeling safer, relaxing anxiety about imperfection, not knowing, enjoying your hands, taking refuge, and filling the hole in your heart. At first glance, you may be tempted to underestimate the power of these seemingly simple practices. But they will gradually change your brain through what’s called experience-dependent neuroplasticity.
Moment to moment, whatever you're aware of—sounds, sensations, thoughts, or your most heartfelt longings—is based on underlying neural activities. This audiobook offers simple brain training practices you can do every day to protect against stress, lift your mood, and find greater emotional resilience.
Just one practice each day can help you to:
• Be good to yourself
• Enjoy life as it is
• Build on your strengths
• Be more effective at home and work
• Make peace with your emotions
With over fifty daily practices you can use anytime, anywhere, Just One Thing is a groundbreaking combination of mindfulness meditation and neuroscience that can help you deepen your sense of well-being and unconditional happiness.
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"Short and simple in appearance. Fifty-two practices with shorty sayings that summarize the practice (e.g., be glad), explanations for the benefits of that practice, and ideas for implementing the practices. Simply brilliant, however one chooses to implement those practices."
— Carolyn (5 out of 5 stars)
" This was a fabulously simple book. But that doesn't detract from it's effectiveness, whatsoever. I loved the setup and the tips. "
— Kim, 1/22/2014" This is a book that you read one bit at a time rather than powering through it in one go. It's got some really good pieces regarding mindfulness and such. Recommend for anyone who wants to slow down and think instead of always reacting. "
— Jeanette, 12/18/2013" Very practical daily practices. Simple but not easy changes, this is the "so what" answer to Buddha's Brain by Rick Hansen. "
— Jude, 11/28/2013" This is a great book for personal development. Anyone can read it so I would recommend it to those that want to enrich their souls. "
— Ayesha, 11/22/2013" consigli pratici per vivere meglio, semplice e profondo "
— Luca, 11/17/2013" This is a personal growth books, read a portion, (or read it through and then go back and start over)then work on it. I love the concept of just one thing at a time. I would certainly recommend it. "
— Luell, 10/17/2013" I felt the ideas presented in this one were overly simplistic. I'm not convinced that implementing them would cause lasting change. "
— Denise, 6/18/2013" Interesting ideas and suggestions on how to live a more relaxed & calm life. Something that society can use way more of. "
— Suzanne, 4/27/2013" an excellent collection of neuroscience-psychotherapy-spirituality practices. "
— Ken, 2/21/2013" "Stop and smell the roses" with directions on all the different ways one can accomplish that life improving (and lengthening) task. "
— Djrmel, 12/5/2012" I think everyone could benefit from reading this book!!! "
— Zaynab, 11/9/2012" thanks, unofficial therapist. "
— K, 11/3/2012" This is a great self help book, I will enjoy employing all the brain training practices and working my way toward a stress free life. Thank you for this wonderful book. "
— Star, 11/2/2012Rick Hanson, PhD, is a neuropsychologist whose books include the highly acclaimed Buddha’s Brain and Just One Thing. Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, and affiliate of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, he’s taught at Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other leading universities. He is a frequent keynote speaker, and his work has been widely featured in the media, including the BBC, NPR, Fox Business, and O Magazine.
Fred Stella has worked as an actor and voice talent in radio, television, independent films, and audiobooks. He was awarded the Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award for Best Male Narration in 2002. He is on the adjunct faculty staff of Muskegon Community College.