Bibliograph

How the body knows its mind, the surprising power of the physical environment to influence how you think and feel, Sian Beilock

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How the body knows its mind, the surprising power of the physical environment to influence how you think and feel, Sian Beilock

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-265) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How the body knows its mind

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

874557752

Responsibility statement

Sian Beilock

Sub title

the surprising power of the physical environment to influence how you think and feel

Summary

"How the Body Knows Its Mind takes you inside the amazing science of how the body affects the mind, and shows how to use that wisdom to live smarter and maximize what your body teaches your mind."--Publisher information

Table Of Contents

Introduction : What's outside our head alters what's inside -- The laughter club : the physical nature of emotion -- Act early, think better later -- Learn by doing -- Don't just stand there : how moving sparks creativity -- Body language : how our hands help us think and communicate -- Shoes, sex, and sports : using our body to understand others -- Tearjerkers : empathizing with others -- The roots of social warmth -- Movement : how exercise enhances body and mind -- Buddha, Alexander, and Perlman : using our body to calm our mind -- Greening the brain : how the physical environment shapes thinking -- Epilogue : Using your body to change your mind

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