The source : the secrets of the universe, the science of the brain

The source The secrets of the universe, the science of the brain

Tara Swart

Book - 2019

Self-help books like The Secret promise that we can tap into the 'law of attraction' to control our destiny, simply by changing our thoughts. If we strip away the mystique, at the heart of this idea is a fundamental truth that is backed up by the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience: most of the things we want from life health, happiness, wealth, love - are governed by our ability to think, feel and act; in other words, by our brain. Dr Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and executive coach with a background in psychiatry, is convinced beyond all doubt of our ability to alter how our brains work - and transform our lives. In The Source, she draws on the latest cognitive science and her experience coaching highly successful people to rev...eal the secret to mastering our minds. With a four-step plan to awaken the power of your brain, this unique guide to life combines science and spirituality in a way that is open-minded and practical. Discover how to: -Challenge 'autopilot' thinking and rewire your brain's pathways to fulfil your potential -Manifest the things you want by directing your energy towards your deepest values and ambitions -Harness the power of visualisation to prime your brain to grab opportunities and take control of your future -Attack life with confidence, dispel fear and avoid negative thinking. Unlock your potential today you are just four steps away from building a new confident you.

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Subjects
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Neurosciences > Popular works.
Self-help publications.
Genres
Self-help publications
Published
New Yok : HarperOne, an imprint of Harpercollins Publishers 2019.
Language
English
Main Author
Tara Swart (author)
Edition
First US edition
Item Description
First published in 2019 in England as: The source : open your mind, change your life.
Physical Description
xvi, 272 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-257) and index.
ISBN
9780062935731
  • Preface: A Return to The Source
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Science and Spirituality
  • Chapter 1. The Law of Attraction
  • Chapter 2. Visualize It
  • Part 2. The Elastic Brain
  • Chapter 3. Your Amazing Brain: Genesis of The Source
  • Chapter 4. Your Malleable Mind: How to Rewire Your Neural Pathways
  • Part 3. The Agile Brain
  • Chapter 5. Brain Agility: How to Nimbly Switch Between Different Types of Thinking
  • Chapter 6. Emotions: Master Your Feelings
  • Chapter 7. Physicality: Know Yourself
  • Chapter 8. Intuition: Trust Your Gut
  • Chapter 9. Motivation: Stay Resilient to Achieve Your Goals
  • Chapter 10. Logic: Make Good Decisions
  • Chapter 11. Creativity: Design Your Ideal Future
  • Part 4. Fire Up The Source
  • Chapter 12. Step 1: Raised Awareness-Switch Off Your Autopilot
  • Chapter 13. Step 2: Action Board It
  • Chapter 14. Step 3: Focused Attention-Neuroplasticity in Action
  • Chapter 15. Step 4: Deliberate Practice-The Source Comes to Life
  • Conclusion: Sustaining The Source
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index
  • Note from the Author
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Swart--a neuroscientist, former psychiatric doctor, and MIT lecturer--explores the psychological underpinnings of attracting success and happiness in her affable, illuminating debut. The "law of attraction" and "visualization" have dominated the self-help industry for several decades, she writes, while remaining free of empirical evidence. Looking to bridge that gap, Swart teaches readers how to retrain their behaviors and thoughts to fully utilize the apex "source"--their brain. Including lengthy endnotes to peer-reviewed evidence, success stories from past clients, and anecdotes from her own life, Swart stitches together a convincing argument that manifestation can work. Journal prompts and activities will help readers "rewire neural pathways" and create new mental pathways that will allow readers to "nimbly switch between different types of thinking." Swart then provides suggestions for cultivating new pathways based on a three-pronged approach: physical exercise, novelty (trying out new things), and emotional stimulation. In the final sections dealing with managing and understanding emotions, Swart is at her best as she explains how readers can better listen to their bodies, enhance focus, rethink failure, stop disregarding their creativity, and remain resilient in working toward a more full life. Swart's insightful ideas, backed by her neuroscience experience, will appeal to readers looking for a more scientific approach to "enhanced thinking." (Oct.)

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