Change Your Thinking - Change Your World: Proven Techniques For Finding Happiness and Meaning in Your Life - Paperback

This book brings together the best research in the areas of positive psychology, neuroscience, ethics, spirituality and nutritional and environmental medicine in an easy to read style, so that you can get back in control of your life and find greater happiness and meaning. The book begins with an analysis of present day malaise: the impact of social, technological and environmental change in the last fifty years, the currently high levels of depression and anxiety disorders throughout the western world, and the loss of connection, meaning and purpose that many feel. Tess explores the concept of brain plasticity and explains how thought can affect the biological structures of our brains and our experiences. "Happiness" and positive psychology are defined and the factors that are necessary for achieving life-long, sustainable happiness are revealed. Through a number of practical exercises that are designed to assist you in becoming clear about your values, strengths and goals, you will learn how to create the fulfilling life you have always hoped for.