Mental Health
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You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the seven neuroscience secrets to becoming more than 30 percent happier in just 30 days―regardless of your age, upbringing, genetics, or current situation.
Happiness is a brain function. With a healthier brain always comes a happier life.
After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. In You, Happier, he explains them and offers practical, science-based strategies for optimizing your happiness. Dr. Amen will teach you how todiscover your brain type based on your personality and create happiness strategies best suited to you;improve your overall brain health to consistently enhance your mood;protect your happiness by distancing yourself from the "noise" in your head; andmake seven simple decisions and ask seven daily questions to enhance your happiness.Creating consistent happiness is a daily journey. In You, Happier, Dr. Amen walks you through neuroscience-based habits, rituals, and choices that will boost your mood and help you live each day with clearly defined values, purpose, and goals.
Happiness is a brain function. With a healthier brain always comes a happier life.
After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. In You, Happier, he explains them and offers practical, science-based strategies for optimizing your happiness. Dr. Amen will teach you how todiscover your brain type based on your personality and create happiness strategies best suited to you;improve your overall brain health to consistently enhance your mood;protect your happiness by distancing yourself from the "noise" in your head; andmake seven simple decisions and ask seven daily questions to enhance your happiness.Creating consistent happiness is a daily journey. In You, Happier, Dr. Amen walks you through neuroscience-based habits, rituals, and choices that will boost your mood and help you live each day with clearly defined values, purpose, and goals.
Editorial Reviews
Dr. Daniel Amen is not only a great friend, but he is also one of the kindest people I know, and this kindness comes out in his tireless search for answers to help people manage their mental health. His latest book is a testament to this and, combined with his extensive research studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from over 155 countries, is guaranteed to give insight to all who read it! Dr. Caroline Leaf, clinical neuroscientist, mental health researcher, and author of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
Dr. Amen eloquently reveals the simple and yet profound notion that happiness can be cultivated. We've long had the tools to achieve important goals like losing weight and gaining strength, but the science underlying how we can bring about brain changes to create and enhance happiness has remained obscure until now. You, Happier is your guide to make happiness manifest in your life. And why not? David Perlmutter, MD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and Brain Wash
During these challenging times, You, Happier is the book we've all been waiting for. And it delivers on its promise! Putting Dr. Amen's brain-based happiness secrets into daily practice will give you a major mood boost. Award-winning actress Jennie Garth
I have known and worked with Dr. Amen for the past 30 years. The gems he's mined during this time after completing over 200,000 scans have resulted in seven sound neuroscience principles that will help you have a happier today and a more joyful tomorrow! Buy this book for you and your families and friends . . . help people find happiness and joy! Earl R. Henslin, PsyD, board certified expert in traumatic stress; diplomate, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress; functional and integrative neuroscience coach
The seven secrets of happiness that Dr. Amen reveals in You, Happier should be taught in schools everywhere. If you want to feel more joy, positivity, and contentment, make it part of your own personal core curriculum. Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness podcast
Ever wonder why one-size-fits-all happiness advice doesnt actually work for everyone? In this encouraging, hope-filled book, Dr. Amen reveals the revolutionary concept that happiness depends on your brain type. Imagine thata happiness recipe targeted to your brain! Jim Kwik, celebrity brain coach, New York Times bestselling author of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
Im a big fan of books that help you understand whats going on in your brain and follow that up with actionable steps to make the changes you desire. You, Happier does just that. By understand...
Dr. Amen eloquently reveals the simple and yet profound notion that happiness can be cultivated. We've long had the tools to achieve important goals like losing weight and gaining strength, but the science underlying how we can bring about brain changes to create and enhance happiness has remained obscure until now. You, Happier is your guide to make happiness manifest in your life. And why not? David Perlmutter, MD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and Brain Wash
During these challenging times, You, Happier is the book we've all been waiting for. And it delivers on its promise! Putting Dr. Amen's brain-based happiness secrets into daily practice will give you a major mood boost. Award-winning actress Jennie Garth
I have known and worked with Dr. Amen for the past 30 years. The gems he's mined during this time after completing over 200,000 scans have resulted in seven sound neuroscience principles that will help you have a happier today and a more joyful tomorrow! Buy this book for you and your families and friends . . . help people find happiness and joy! Earl R. Henslin, PsyD, board certified expert in traumatic stress; diplomate, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress; functional and integrative neuroscience coach
The seven secrets of happiness that Dr. Amen reveals in You, Happier should be taught in schools everywhere. If you want to feel more joy, positivity, and contentment, make it part of your own personal core curriculum. Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness podcast
Ever wonder why one-size-fits-all happiness advice doesnt actually work for everyone? In this encouraging, hope-filled book, Dr. Amen reveals the revolutionary concept that happiness depends on your brain type. Imagine thata happiness recipe targeted to your brain! Jim Kwik, celebrity brain coach, New York Times bestselling author of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
Im a big fan of books that help you understand whats going on in your brain and follow that up with actionable steps to make the changes you desire. You, Happier does just that. By understand...
Readers Top Reviews
Rossella Mangione
I pre-ordered the book and I was expecting to receive additional materials which were not included. I will return the book!
RobRobRossella Ma
Dr. Amen's books have helped me understand my brain and about the things I can do to keep it healthy and happy. You, Happier does a fantastic job providing me with ways to not only get happy, but to maintain my happiness. Lots of great information. I would recommend you pick up a copy of it!
GarymRobRobRossel
Just finished the book! This is such an easy ready/listen full of so many easy to implement tips to improve your daily functioning and helps to understand those around you as well. Instead of getting frustrated with myself and around me I am more patient and feel more empowered.
BertaGarymRobRobR
Really a well written book and one that everyone could benefit from. I am learning so much and I'm only about half way through. I've watched Dr. Amen on PBS many times and he's so very interesting and helpful in so many ways. I highly encourage you to read this book if you care bout your health and your mind. I would highly recommend as a gift for anyone.
CBertaGarymRobRob
This book is divided into five parts, with 16 chapters, and a total of about 305 pages. In the Introduction Dr. Amen discusses the recent dramatic increase in the rates of depression and anxiety in the U.S. He mentions his “30-Day Happiness Challenge”, and that on average people that tried this challenge were able to increase their happiness score on the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by 22%. In Chapter 1, Dr. Amen addresses eleven different myths or “lies” about happiness, and then introduces his “seven secrets to happiness” that he will go into more detail about later in the book. In Part 1 focuses on brain types and how they relate to happiness. Dr. Amen goes over the anatomy of the brain, the limbic system, and the categories or “brain types” he identified after analyzing 200,000 brain SPECT scans and millions of questionnaires. The chapters in this section discuss the specific strategies for finding happiness with each brain type. Part 2 goes into more detail about the biology of the brain, and also covers the foods, vitamins, and supplements that can improve brain function. Part 3 deals with the psychology of happiness. In this section Dr. Amen describes techniques and practices that can help avoid common causes of depression and negativity. He discusses the importance of gaining distance from the noise in your head, and offers suggestions about how to practice a more positive mindset. Here in Chapter 13 he includes nine exercises he calls “positivity bias training”, which include training yourself to live in the present moment, and finding fun and laughter in your life. The last two parts of the book cover social connections and spirituality. Here Dr. amen goes into more detail about the importance of healthy relationships, and the benefits of identifying your purpose and goals. Overall, I found this book to be both informative and motivational. Dr. Amen includes information about neuroscience and biology, but also gives advice about specific steps to take to work toward becoming a happier person. He includes specific case studies, data from surveys and studies of different cultures around the world, and many different images of actual scans of brains to illustrate his points. Each chapter also has extensive notes and citations, with links in case you are interested in following up on some of the technical papers he refers to. I actually learned quite a bit from reading some of these research papers too, and I'd have to say that I am very HAPPY with this purchase. :)
