About the Book
"I am often skeptical when considering reading a self-help book about how to train your brain. Most are trite and devoid of science. Mind Training does an excellent job of blending psychology and brain science, in an easily readable fashion, making real change possible." Larry D. Rosen, Professor Emeritus at California State University
Mind Training-the art of tweaking formerly subconscious brain processes to eliminate self-destructive behaviors, enhance health and vitality, and supercharge success potential.
We know that exercising regularly will bring numerous benefits, from improved health and wellness to enhanced creativity, but most do not know that training the mind will bring a host of benefits too.
Mind Training examines how the brain works, including how it can create mechanical like habits, employ self-destructive behaviors, reward failure and more. It shows how consciousness is built upon unconscious processes and the kind of impact this can have. This mind exploration is carried out with a keen focus on how this information can be used to improve the quality of life by maximizing natural talents and abilities.
Mind Training presents a way of life that promotes a process of conscious living. Having an awareness of the 'whys' behind some of our behaviors will reduce many of the self-destructive patterns that all of us are subject to in certain areas of our lives. Understanding some of our brain chemistry mechanisms allows us to take some manual control to increase our successes and overall feelings of well-being. Discovering some of the automatic mind mechanisms makes it possible to offset the ability for others to exploit them.
Life educates your mind to accept less, thereby limiting and defining you. You can do it better. Drawing on over 200 solid scientific studies, Mind Training is the self-help workout regimen that will enhance every corner of your life.
Areas examined include Psychology, Self-Help, Self-Actualization, Self-Sabotage, Personal Power, Subliminal, Hypnosis, Meditation, Mindfulness, Affirmations, Happy Brain Chemicals, Illusions, Pygmalion Effect, Optimism vs Pessimism, Gratitude, and Spirituality.
"If you want to get beyond wishy-washy feel goodism in your quest for insightful, self-determining, and authentic living, and if you seriously wish to enhance your life in a practical way informed by science-based principles, then this book is for you!" Anthony Falikowski, author of Higher Reality Therapy and Experiencing Philosophy.
About the Author :
For the past 30 years, Ravinder has been researching and analyzing self-help modalities. She has utilized her learning in thousands of interactions with individuals seeking guidance for breaking through blocks to success in their lives. Many have praised her insights and reported great success when following her recommendations. In addition to working alongside Eldon Taylor on each of his books. Ravinder is the co-author of over 200 personal motivation audio programs and two books, Motivational Nudges to Empower Your Life and Peripheral Perception via Subliminal Stimuli. Ravinder has a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology (University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and is an ordained interdenominational minister. She was also trained in hypnotherapy at the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy in the U.K. Eldon is the New York Times best-selling author of Choices and Illusions. The subjects of his books range from exposing the darker sides of mind programming and brainwashing to the spiritual search for life's meaning. Some of his other works include I Believe, What If? What Does That Mean? Mind Programming, Gotcha! and Self-Hypnosis and Subliminal Technology. Eldon is also the author of over 300 personal motivation audio and video programs. His books and audio/video programs have been translated into many languages and are sold worldwide. Eldon is an expert in preconscious information processing and has served as an expert trial witness with regards to both subliminal communication and hypnosis. As a practicing criminalist for over ten years, he supervised and conducted investigations and testing to detect deception. His earliest work with changing inner beliefs was conducted from this setting, including a double-blind study conducted at the Utah State Prison from 1986 to 1987. Eldon has earned doctorates in clinical and pastoral psychology. He is an ordained interdenominational minister, a Fellow in the American Psychotherapy Association, and a Certified Master Chaplain by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security.
Review :
"Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment is an excellent book that combines elements of brain science and theoretical research psychology with the practical applications of self-help programs designed to promote psychological health and more effective personal functioning. Deeper self-knowledge and understanding are gained by an examination of science-based principles exploring how the mind works. In a clear and concise way, co-authors Ravinder and Eldon Taylor offer the reader numerous opportunities for self-reflection and for applying self-empowering behavioral strategies using exercises contained in the book. If you want to get beyond wishy-washy feel goodism in your quest for insightful, self-determining, and authentic living, and if you seriously wish to enhance your life in a practical way informed by science-based principles, then this book is for you!"
Anthony Falikowski, Professor at Sheridan College/Adjunct Professor York University (retired) and author of Higher Reality Therapy and Experiencing Philosophy.
"I am often skeptical when considering reading a self-help book about how to train your brain. Most are trite and devoid of science. Mind Training does an excellent job of blending psychology and brain science, in an easily readable fashion, making real change possible."
Larry D. Rosen, Professor Emeritus at California State University, Dominguez Hills and co-author of The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World, 2017 PROSE Award winner for Biomedicine and Neuroscience.
"Most of our brain's activity does not take the form of conscious, verbal thoughts, so it's great to know that so much research has been done on these subconscious processes. This book gathers a broad array of that research, so we can better trace and master our own mental activity. The variety of approaches makes it easy for the reader to pull on the threads that best help them find their power over their own subconscious mind."
Loretta Breuning, Ph.D., Professor of Management at California State University, and author of Habits of a Happy Brain
"What makes Mind Training different is that it is really based on research literature. It's not just anecdotes and testimonials like most self-help books. Further, the research is described, not just referred to so that the reader can see what it actually says and how it is being applied. The advice is concrete and doable. The summary and exercises at the end of each chapter are well thought out and flow from what is explained in the chapter.
Joel Weinberger, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Adelphi University, NY, and author of The Unconscious: Theory, Research, and Clinical Implications.
"We all want to be happier, and yet for many of us, the path to happiness is hard to find. Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment provides practical strategies, based in empirical scientific research, to guide readers in how to make positive changes in their lives. This book informs readers about the power of the mind and gives specific techniques for taking control of their thoughts in order to live happier, healthier lives."
Catherine A. Sanderson, Professor of Psychology, Amherst College, MA, and author of Why We Act.
