ISBN: 9783565265633 - beyond the ordinary: how the science of awe rewires our brains for resilience and joy (2 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - We live in an era of hyper-focus, constantly staring at small screens, managing micro-tasks, and obsessing over our personal anxieties. This relentless inward attention feeds the ego and fuels a global epidemic of stress and depression. But what happens when we look up Whether it is standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, listening to a breathtaking symphony, or witnessing a profound act of human kindness, the emotion of awe fundamentally alters our psychological and biological state.This captivating exploration into the science of emotion reveals how experiencing vastness downregulates our brain's default mode network-the neurological seat of our ego and rumination. The author, a cognitive psychologist, breaks down decades of research showing how regular encounters with awe lower inflammation, reduce chronic stress, and dramatically increase our feelings of connection to others. You will discover that awe is not just a fleeting luxury reserved for epic vacations, but a vital psychological nutrient that we are severely lacking.Packed with practical interventions, this book teaches you how to cultivate 'micro-doses' of awe in your everyday life. Learn how to transform your daily commute into an opportunity for wonder, design your environment to inspire daily astonishment, and use the power of the vast unknown to shrink your personal worries. Step out of the mundane, quiet your inner critic, and rediscover the profound joy of being a small part of a magnificent universe.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Beyond the Ordinary | How the Science of Awe Rewires Our Brains for Resilience and [.] | Marcus Sterling | Taschenbuch | Englisch | epubli | EAN 9783565265633 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Neopubli GmbH (Imprint: epubli), Köpenicker Str. 154a, 10997 Berlin, produktsicherheit[at]epubli[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …